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Old 04-06-2010, 12:11 AM
 
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I am looking for a recommendation for a realtor, specializing in the Naperville and North Suburbs area. I want someone direct, honest, aggressive, and very experienced. I have specific criteria (i.e. excellent schools, new/relatively new housing), and will be visiting the Chicago area at the end of April. Thanks
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Old 04-06-2010, 12:17 PM
 
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You will need to find two separate real estate agents -- Naperville is a MASSIVE market all be itself and I would not trust anyone that is experienced in that area to be of much help at all in the North Suburbs.

Similarly depending on your price range and desired location in the North Suburbs you will probably want to locate an agent that is comfortable with no more than a couple of the major sub-markets. If you want "excellent schools" then you probably will want to narrow the list to those that have been consistent performers as documented by a source like US News: Best High Schools Search - US News and World Report

I would further caution that depending on your definition "new / relatively new" some towns with a history of high performing schools will only have very expensive housing as the stock of teardowns is quite pricey...
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Old 04-06-2010, 02:06 PM
 
Location: Winnetka
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Please feel free to contact me privately. I specialized on the North Shore as well as the adjacent North Suburbs. The post above is correct, you will need two different realtors for the areas you are interested in.
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Old 04-06-2010, 04:37 PM
 
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Can you offer a very brief overview/description of North Suburbs (specific areas i.e. north shore cook county vs. North Shore lake county).
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Old 04-06-2010, 07:25 PM
 
Location: Will County
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I'm a lender in the Chicagoland area. If I can help with realtor referrals, please write again. I will be glad to assist in the form of an email to your request. Best of luck during your search, no matter your decision of agent(s).
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Old 04-07-2010, 05:50 AM
 
Location: Winnetka
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Can you offer a very brief overview/description of North Suburbs (specific areas i.e. north shore cook county vs. North Shore lake county).
I would be happy to. However, I think it is best to comunicate through sending a private message through this forum then perhaps email. I think I can send a friend request or something then we can comunicate privately.
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