Why Home Buyer’s need an Agent

Buying a home or other real estate can be tricky. Because of the internet, it is possible for you to do a lot of the work yourself, but there is no substitute for an experienced professional. A crack negotiator who knows the Chicago market can save you time, money and...

How to buy a Home

Buying a home can be a daunting prospect. After all, it is the biggest purchase in your life. Many buyers I talk to put off buying, because they don’t feel they are “ready”. In many cases, they are ready and they would be foolish by putting off their search. Let’s...

Why You Should Use an Exclusive Buyer Agent

An exclusive buyer agent or EBA will work only with home buyers and never sellers. A traditional buyers agent typically works for a large real estate firm that also lists properties for sale. In a large office, agents can “accidentally” overhear conversations or see...
Do you need a Home Inspection?

Do you need a Home Inspection?

For your convenience, here is a transcript of the video: Hi my name is Jeff Kropp. I run a company called the Home Buyer Agents and I have a lot of questions that my clients ask me when I first sit down. One of those common questions is: “Do I really need a home...

What is a Final Walkthrough?

For your convenience, here is a transcript of the video: Hi I’m Jeff Kropp. I run the Home Buyer Agents of Chicagoland. A question I get asked often is about the final walkthrough. I might email a client right before closing and say: “Hey Bob, we need to...