<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Carol Best | Luxury Homes and Real Estate Blog | Barrington, IL</title><link>http://www.carolbest.net/blog</link><description>Northwest Suburbs|Chicago IL real estate market news provided by Coldwell Banker Barrington, IL | Homes-Real Estate</description><lastBuildDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>18 Interview Questions for Sellers to Ask a Realtor by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker Real Estate in Barrington, IL</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
	<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">In our real estate market here in Illinois, I see many Realtors take listings - some as many as 30 to 50 listings, and these agents have not had 1 sale [Sold Property] the entire year... yes, for 12 months, not one single property sold.</span>&nbsp; Sellers should ask some or all of the following questions [take notes], so they can dramatically improve their odds of having a successful home-selling experience:<br />
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	1.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; How many years have you been an active, full-time Realtor?<br />
	2. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What professional designations do you have and what advanced training have you recently completed?<br />
	3. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How many homes have you listed in the past year?<br />
	4. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How many homes have you sold in the past year?<br />
	5. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What&rsquo;s the average # of days on market before it goes under contract?<br />
	6. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How does your average sale price compare to the original list price?<br />
	7. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How many homes are your currently marketing? (A successful top producing agent may be more effective at managing many listings than a less experienced agent.)<br />
	8. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What can you tell me about your broker&#39;s market share - please provide a 12-month graph of closed properties.<br />
	9. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What percentage of your business is based on referrals?<br />
	10. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Do you have a personal staff? How many are licensed? (A Realtor who has a support team to handle office chores and routine details can usually devote more time to the business of serving a client&rsquo;s highest priority needs and getting the home sold.)<br />
	11. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How will you market my home? Please provide copies of all internet sites w/printed examples.<br />
	12. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Do you have your own personal website?&nbsp; How many hits daily?<br />
	13. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How will you stage my home?<br />
	14. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How will you keep me informed?<br />
	15. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What listing price would you recommend for my home?&nbsp; How did you arrive at it&rsquo;s price?<br />
	16. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What&rsquo;s your pricing/marketing philosophy 30/60/90 days down the road?<br />
	17. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What is your commission rate?<br />
	18. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Please provide me with copies/samples of brochures you do for your listings. Do you have any personal marketing materials I can review? (The quality of a Realtor&rsquo;s own marketing pieces is a good indicator of how well he/she will represent you and your property.)</span></p>
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	<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://www.NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com">Sellers - click here for a No-Hassle email Market Analysis</a>.</span></p>
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	<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://www.FindNorthernIllinoisHomes.com">Buyers - search the entire MLS to find properties for sale</a>.</span></p>
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	<span style="font-size: 11pt;">* by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> | Barrington, IL | Call or Text Carol for a private consultation @ 773-799-5939 or Sold@CarolBest.net *</span><br />
	&nbsp;</p>]]></description><link>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/18-Interview-Questions-for-Sellers-to-Ask-a-Realtor-by-Carol-Best-of-Coldwell-Banker-Real-Estate-in-Barrington-IL</link><guid>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/18-Interview-Questions-for-Sellers-to-Ask-a-Realtor-by-Carol-Best-of-Coldwell-Banker-Real-Estate-in-Barrington-IL</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Find Bank Owned Homes in Suburbs &amp; Northern Illinois by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
	<span style="font-size: 11pt;">If you are a single family, townhouse, or condo buyer and have been searching for bank-owned homes or bank-owned foreclosed properties in the Northwest suburbs or Chicago, IL, simply <a href="http://www.northernillinoisforeclosedhomes.com/">sign up here for a no-hassle search of our MLS</a>.&nbsp; The results will be emailed to your inbox.</span></p>
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	<span style="font-size: 11pt;">When you are ready to work with an agent, we&#39;d be delighted to work with you.&nbsp; Should you have any questions, we&#39;re here to help.&nbsp; Simply call or email us @ 773-799-5939 or Carol@CarolBest.net *</span></p>
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	by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate | Barrington, IL<br />
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	&nbsp;</p>]]></description><link>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Find-Bank-Owned-Homes-in-Suburbs-Northern-Illinois-by-Carol-Best-of-Coldwell-Banker</link><guid>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Find-Bank-Owned-Homes-in-Suburbs-Northern-Illinois-by-Carol-Best-of-Coldwell-Banker</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>9 Ideas to Stage Your Home to SELL by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker Real Estate in Barrington, IL</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
	Stage to Sell Your House: If your home isn&#39;t selling, try some of these low-cost ideas:</p>
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	1) remove the clutter</p>
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	2) clear off the kitchen counters &amp; remove the toaster, coffee maker, etc. - polish them and make them look spacious</p>
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	3) remove any magnets and photos and calendars from your refrigerator</p>
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	4) pack up your personal photos - remove unnecessary furniture</p>
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	5) clean out the closets &amp; clear off the shelves to find some empty space</p>
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	6) rent a storage unit for the extra stuff you don&#39;t need - start packing</p>
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	7) pay special attention to the front door - make sure it is free of spider webs &amp; put in a new clear light bulb to illuminate the front entrance</p>
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	8) wash the windows; store the screens</p>
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	9) kitchens sell homes - make yours look as spotless and updated as possible</p>
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	<a href="http://www.NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com">Sellers in Northern Illinois: click here for a market analysis that will be emailed to you</a>.</p>
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	<a href="http://www.FindNorthernIllinoisHomes.com">Buyers in Northern Illinois:&nbsp; click here to have all listings emailed to you from our MLS</a>.</p>
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	posted by: Carol Best | Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Barrington, IL</p>]]></description><link>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/9-Ideas-to-Stage-Your-Home-to-SELL-by-Carol-Best-of-Coldwell-Banker-Real-Estate-in-Barrington-IL</link><guid>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/9-Ideas-to-Stage-Your-Home-to-SELL-by-Carol-Best-of-Coldwell-Banker-Real-Estate-in-Barrington-IL</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Search All Barrington, IL Real Estate Listings by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
	Find Listings &amp; Homes for Sale in Barrington, IL - Search the MLS</p>
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	Click here for an easy No-Hassle search of our entire MLS - when your ready to view homes in person, simply email us.</p>
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	Buyers - sign up here: &nbsp;<a href="http://www.findnorthernillinoishomes.com">Find Northern Illinois Homes</a></p>
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	Posted by Carol Best with Coldwell Banker in Barrington, IL 60010</p>]]></description><link>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Search-All-Barrington-IL-Real-Estate-Listings-by-Carol-Best-of-Coldwell-Banker</link><guid>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Search-All-Barrington-IL-Real-Estate-Listings-by-Carol-Best-of-Coldwell-Banker</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Which Broker is Selling The Most Homes in Lake County, IL by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
	Lake County, IL Single Family Real Estate Sales Volume</p>
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	Coldwell Banker is #1 again in both # of units closed and total dollar volume.&nbsp; These statistics for the entire year of 2011 were just pulled from our Agent Metrics website.&nbsp;</p>
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	If you are interested in receiving the approximate value of your home via email, simply register here:&nbsp; <a href="http://NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com">Northern Illinois House Values</a> &amp; a recap will be emailed to you.</p>
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	<img alt="" src="http://www.carolbest.net/agent_files/Lake County Market Share 2011 2012-01-16_2326.png" style="width: 798px; height: 524px;" /></p>
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	Chart for Lake County, IL single family homes - total # of units closed for 2011:</p>
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	<img alt="" src="http://www.carolbest.net/agent_files/Lake County Units Closed 2011 2012-01-16_2328.png" style="width: 811px; height: 523px;" /></p>
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	&nbsp;</p>]]></description><link>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Which-Broker-is-Selling-The-Most-Homes-in-Lake-County-IL-by-Carol-Best-of-Coldwell-Banker</link><guid>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Which-Broker-is-Selling-The-Most-Homes-in-Lake-County-IL-by-Carol-Best-of-Coldwell-Banker</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Which Broker is Selling The Most Homes in Cook County, IL by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker, Barrington, IL</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
	Here are the real estate charts for which broker has closed the most single family homes in Cook County, IL.&nbsp; The facts tell the story - Coldwell Banker has the greatest market share and largest dollar volume in closed transactions.</p>
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	Curious as to what homes are Active, Pending &amp; Sold in your neighborhood?&nbsp; Sign up here and the report will be mailed to your inbox: <a href="http://NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com">Northern Illinois House Values</a> *</p>
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	<img alt="" src="http://www.carolbest.net/agent_files/Cook County Market Share 2011 2012-01-16_2330.png" style="width: 805px; height: 520px;" /></p>
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	This chart for the entire year 2011 shows the total # of units/single family homes sold/closed in Cook County:</p>
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	<img alt="" src="http://www.carolbest.net/agent_files/Cook County Units Closed 2011 2012-01-16_2331.png" style="width: 810px; height: 526px;" /></p>]]></description><link>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Which-Broker-is-Selling-The-Most-Homes-in-Cook-County-IL-by-Carol-Best-of-Coldwell-Banker-Barrington-IL</link><guid>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Which-Broker-is-Selling-The-Most-Homes-in-Cook-County-IL-by-Carol-Best-of-Coldwell-Banker-Barrington-IL</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Realtors Cost of Doing Business</title><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #ffff99;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Realtors Cost of Doing Business Continues to Rise...</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Home sellers seem to think our brokers pay all costs in real estate.&nbsp; Here&rsquo;s a basic recap of what it costs us to be in business &amp; provide sellers with extensive online marketing that is NOT paid for by our brokers.&nbsp; Not all Realtors spend money to extensively market your properties for sale, but here&rsquo;s my yearly total for 2010:</span><br /><br /><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">VEHICLE</span></em>: gasoline, maintenance, tolls, parking&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3,538<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Mileage costs - NOT included<br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>OFFICE EQUIPMENT</em></span>: printers, laptop, monitor, wi-fi, iPad,<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; iPhone&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2,988<br /><br /><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2 TOP AGENT SEMINARS/YEAR</span></em>: advanced learning</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> to get<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; listings sold w/the latest online marketing &amp; learning to<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; work with younger buyers &amp; sellers &amp; social marketing&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4,372<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>ANNUAL DUES</em></span>: &nbsp;<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;National &amp; Illinois Association of Realtors &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2,216<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Other Association Dues&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2,239<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;E &amp; O Insurance&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 700<br /><br /><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MARKETING</span></em>:<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Postage, postcards, Coldwell Banker training, Broker Exam,<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;continuing education, websites, IDX, background check, <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; printer ink, Trulia, Zillow, GoDaddy, Blockshopper, <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Unique Homes &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15,666<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">TOTAL EXPENSES: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $2,643/month&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; $31,719</span></span><br />&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br /></p>]]></description><link>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Realtors-Cost-of-Doing-Business</link><guid>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Realtors-Cost-of-Doing-Business</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:32:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Which Broker is Selling in Lake County IL by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker in Barrington, IL</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Brokers with the highest total dollar volume closed year-to-date 2011 in Lake County, Illinois for  single family &amp; condos/townhomes is featured below.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Posted by:&nbsp; Carol Best | Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Barrington, IL | <a title="The Carol Best Team - We Offer the Best" href="http://www.WeOffertheBest.com" target="_blank">The Carol Best Team - We Offer the Best</a> | <a title="eMail Carol Best" href="mailto:Carol@CarolBest.net" target="_blank">Carol@CarolBest.net</a> | Call/Text @ 773-799-5939 <br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sellers:&nbsp; <a title="I'm Thinking of Selling - Receive a CMA via eMail" href="http://www.northernillinoishousevalues.com/" target="_blank">Receive a Market Analysis via email - click here</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a title="Buyers" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.findnorthernillinoishomes.com/" target="_blank">Buyers</a>:&nbsp; <a title="Buyers:  No Hassle MLS Search of all MLS Properties in IL" href="http://www.findnorthernillinoishomes.com/" target="_blank">Search the Realtor MLS with No-Hassle - click here</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #99cc00;">Light Green=Total $ Volume</span> | <span style="color: #008000;">Dark Green=Sellers</span> | <span style="background-color: #00ccff;"><span style="color: #ffff00;">Yellow=Buyers</span></span><br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><img src="http://www.carolbest.net/agent_files/CB%20Lake%20Cty%20Mkt%20Share%20$%20Volume%202011-09-14_2345.png" alt="" width="557" height="451" /><br /></span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Which-Broker-is-Selling-in-Lake-County-IL-by-Carol-Best-of-Coldwell-Banker-in-Barrington-IL-2</link><guid>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Which-Broker-is-Selling-in-Lake-County-IL-by-Carol-Best-of-Coldwell-Banker-in-Barrington-IL-2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:14:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Carol Best Team = HOMES SOLD!</title><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">A Big Congratulations to<br />The Carol Best Team with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Barrington, IL<br />for an outstanding year thus far in 2011!</span></span><br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are experiencing a record-breaking year with our sales and have 30+ closed/pending deals... and it's only September 14th!&nbsp; </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We'd like to especially thank all our buyers &amp; sellers for their patience &amp; understanding.&nbsp; Much has changed in real estate - for Sellers, it's all about online marketing and properly positioning your property to sell, also known as pricing it right.&nbsp; For Buyers, there are a lot of details and paperwork requirements to get approved for a mortgage these days, and unfortunately not every purchase closes on time.&nbsp; Appraisals - that's just a moving target of maybe it'll appraise out.&nbsp; </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It takes a lot of experience &amp; perseverance to achieve a successful closing.&nbsp; We do a lot behind the scenes that you never see, so it's best to have three qualified Brokers on your side &amp; working hard just for you.&nbsp; </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Work with <a title="The Carol Best Team - We Offer the Best" href="http://www.WeOffertheBest.com" target="_blank">The Carol Best Team - We Offer the Best</a>!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ask to work with Carol Best, Bev Bedoe, or Kourtney Bedoe.&nbsp; We're all about achieving your desired results!&nbsp; </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a title="eMail Carol Best" href="mailto:Carol@CarolBest.net" target="_blank">eMail Carol</a> with your questions | Call/text her @ 773-799-5939 <br /></span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/The-Carol-Best-Team-HOMES-SOLD</link><guid>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/The-Carol-Best-Team-HOMES-SOLD</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:33:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Which Broker is Selling in Cook County IL by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker in Barrington, IL</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Brokers with the highest dollar volume of closed business year-to-date 2011 in Cook County, Illinois for  single family &amp; attached condos/townhomes are featured below.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">List your home with a Coldwell Banker agent who actually understands market positioning/pricing &amp; online marketing &amp; you just might sell it!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Posted by:&nbsp; Carol Best | Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Barrington, IL | <a title="The Carol Best Team - Work with the Best!" href="http://www.WeOffertheBest.com" target="_blank">We Offer the Best</a> | Hire a <a title="CRS" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.crs.com/About_CRS/53" target="_blank">CRS</a>! | <a title="eMail Carol Best" href="mailto:Carol@CarolBest.net" target="_blank">Carol@CarolBest.net</a> | Call/Text @ 773-799-5939 <br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sellers:&nbsp; <a title="I'm Thinking of Selling - Receive a CMA via eMail" href="http://www.northernillinoishousevalues.com/" target="_blank">Receive a Market Analysis via email - click here</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a title="Buyers" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.findnorthernillinoishomes.com/" target="_blank">Buyers</a>:&nbsp; <a title="Buyers:  No Hassle MLS Search of all MLS Properties in IL" href="http://www.findnorthernillinoishomes.com/" target="_blank">Search the Realtor MLS with No-Hassle - click here</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="color: #008000;">Dark green=Sellers</span></strong>&nbsp; |&nbsp;<span style="background-color: #003366;"><span style="background-color: #3366ff;"> </span><strong><span style="color: #ffff00;"><span style="background-color: #3366ff;">Yellow=Buyers</span><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;<span style="color: #000000;"> |&nbsp; <span style="color: #00ff00;">Light Green = Total</span></span></span></span></strong></span><br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><img src="http://www.carolbest.net/agent_files/CB%20Market%20Share%20Cook%20Cty%20YTD%202011-09-14_2352.png" alt="" width="572" height="427" /><br /></span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Which-Broker-is-Selling-in-Cook-County-IL-by-Carol-Best-of-Coldwell-Banker-in-Barrington-IL-2</link><guid>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Which-Broker-is-Selling-in-Cook-County-IL-by-Carol-Best-of-Coldwell-Banker-in-Barrington-IL-2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chicago Real Estate Mortgage Fraud #11 posted by Carol Best with Coldwell Banker in Barrington, IL</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Chicago, IL &nbsp; Morgage fraud in Chicago ranks as #11 in the USA, according to Inman News.&nbsp; Buyer beware!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Top 20 metros for mortgage fraud</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, Calif.<br />2. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, Calif.<br />3. Lost Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, Calif.<br />4. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, Calif.<br />5. Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, Calif.<br />6. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, Fla.<br />7. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, Calif.<br />8. Las Vegas-Paradise, Nev.<br />9. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Ga.<br />10. Salt Lake City, Utah<br />11. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Ill.<br />12. Washington, D.C.-Arlington-Alexandria, Va.-Md.-W.Va.<br />13. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Fla.<br />14. New York-Northern N.J.-Long Island, N.Y.-N.J.-Pa.<br />15. Orlando-Kissimmee, Fla.<br />16. St. Louis, Mo.-Ill.<br />17. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Wash.<br />18. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, Ariz.<br />19. Richmond, Va.<br />20. Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, Colo.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Buyers:&nbsp; <a title="Buyers:  No Hassle MLS Search of all MLS Properties in IL" href="http://www.FindNorthernIllinoisHomes.com" target="_blank">Search our MLS - No Hassle &amp; E-Z</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sellers:&nbsp; <a title="I want to Sell MY House | What's Selling in MY Neighborhood" href="http://www.NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com" target="_blank">Find out What's Selling in MY Neighborhood</a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">posted by:&nbsp; <a title="Meet the Carol Best Team" href="http://www.CarolBest.net/" target="_blank">Carol Best</a> with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Barrington, IL</span></p>
</div>]]></description><link>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Chicago-Real-Estate-Mortgage-Fraud-11-posted-by-Carol-Best-with-Coldwell-Banker-in-Barrington-IL</link><guid>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Chicago-Real-Estate-Mortgage-Fraud-11-posted-by-Carol-Best-with-Coldwell-Banker-in-Barrington-IL</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sanctuary of Inverness, IL-Home for Sale by Carol Best w/Coldwell Banker in Barrington, IL</title><description><![CDATA[<p><a title="A little history about the Village of Inverness" href="http://www.villageofinverness.org/history.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Village of Inverness</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">...  125 New Abbey Drive in the Sanctuary of Inverness subdivision is a  wonderful place to call home! &nbsp;This is it... rarely is such an awesome  location available - perfect for a corporate transferee, an executive  who loves privacy, or simply a lover of nature. &nbsp;It's almost like living  in a gated community without the cost.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This  home is immaculate and has 5 bedrooms; 6.1 baths, each bedroom with its  own private or en suite bath; finished walkout lower level, brick  exterior and side-load 4 car garage.&nbsp; Paver walkways lead to your  private garden or gazebo.&nbsp; There is plenty of room to grill on the patio  or enjoy breakfast, lunch &amp; dinner on the deck.&nbsp; What better way to  watch a sunset?&nbsp; <a title="Best Location in the Sanctuary of Inverness" href="http://www.carolbest.net/property/125-New-Abbey-Drive-Inverness-Illinois" target="_blank">Click here to view the online brochure</a>.<br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">By far,  this home was built in the very BEST location in the subdivision!&nbsp; Built  by Harris Builders, this property is conveniently located and not far  from the </span><a title="Barrington to Chicago Train Schedule" href="http://metrarail.com/content/metra/en/home/maps_schedules/metra_system_map/up-nw/schedule.html?schedule-start=BARRINGTON&amp;schedule-end=OTC&amp;schedule-day=up-nw_weekday&amp;schedule-time=17%3A00&amp;schedule-submit.x=102&amp;schedule-submit.y=11&amp;schedule-submit=View+Schedule#focus" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Metra train for a commute to downtown Chicago's Ogilvie Transportation Center</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, or just hop on the interstate, i.e. Route 53/355 or I-90 to Chicago or Rockford.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you have children and they are interested in sports, be sure to check out everything the </span><a title="Barrington Park District Programs" href="http://www.barringtonparkdistrict.org/Programs/programs.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Barrington Park District</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> &amp; </span><a title="Barrington Consolidated School District #220" href="http://www.barrington220.org/barrington220/site/default.asp" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Barrington Consolidated School District #220</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> - has to offer. The </span><a title="Grove Avenue School Information" href="http://www.barrington220.org/grove/site/default.asp" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">blue-ribbon award-winning Grove Avenue School</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">; newer middle school, namely&nbsp;</span><a title="Prairie Middle School - More Information" href="http://www.barrington220.org/prairie/site/default.asp" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Barrington's Prairie Campus</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">; or </span><a title="Barrington, IL High School - More Information" href="http://www.barrington220.org/bhs/site/default.asp" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Barrington High School</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;have  some amazing programs - click on the hotlinks to view the specific  websites. &nbsp;We are proud of our community involvement and enjoy some of  the best-rated schools, parks &amp; sport opportunities in the area.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This home  is immaculate and has been lovingly cared for since the owners  custom-built it and then moved in during the Fall of 2000. &nbsp;The open  floor plan with both a front &amp; back staircase, an open-entrance  staircase to the finished lower level, and generous-sized rooms - each  with a private or Jack 'n Jill bath, were all designed ahead of their  time. This Harris-built home also includes 2" x 6" exterior wall  construction. &nbsp;There's approximately 7,187 sq. ft. total, including all  three levels. The average monthly utility cost, with 4 adults currently  living in the household is: $390/month for </span><a title="Commonwealth Edison" href="https://www.comed.com/Pages/home.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Commonwealth Edison</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> &amp; $175/month for </span><a title="Nicor Gas Residential Account" href="http://www.nicor.com/en_us/residential/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">NICOR Gas</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you happen to play golf, there are several golf courses in the area, including </span><a title="Contact Information for Inverness Golf Club" href="http://invernessgolfclub.memberstatements.com/tour/tours.cfm?tourid=47961" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Inverness Golf Club</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Posted by <a title="We Offer the BEST Online Marketing &amp; Feedback" href="http://www.weofferthebest.com/" target="_blank">Carol Best - Realtor</a> with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Barrington, IL |</span></p>
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<p>An aerial view of this gorgeous property:</p>
<p><img src="http://www.carolbest.net/agent_files/125%20New%20Abbey%20Aerial%202011-06-10_1124.png" alt="" width="762" height="442" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms',sans-serif;">All Information Deemed Reliable but not Guaranteed</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Sanctuary-of-Inverness-IL-Home-for-Sale-by-Carol-Best-wColdwell-Banker-in-Barrington-IL</link><guid>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Sanctuary-of-Inverness-IL-Home-for-Sale-by-Carol-Best-wColdwell-Banker-in-Barrington-IL</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Which Broker is Selling in Lake County IL by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker in Barrington, IL</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Home sellers are asking the potential listing agents they interview:&nbsp; <br /><br /></span>What's the average selling price &amp; total dollar volume your brokerage has listed &amp; SOLD, for&nbsp;<em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">&nbsp;</span></strong></em>single-family homes, Y-T-D through 6/20/11 in <span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>Lake County</em></span>, IL.&nbsp; Here are the answers direct from Agent Metrics:<br /></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $484,000&nbsp; 20.58% mkt share<br /></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Baird Warner&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $340,000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.35%&nbsp; "&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<br /></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Re/Max - Office A&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $299,000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.27%&nbsp; "&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<br /></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Re/Max - Office B&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $225,000 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.7%&nbsp;&nbsp; "&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<br /></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">C-21 - Office C&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$395,000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.87% "&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Keller Williams - Office E&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Did not appear on Agent Metrics<br /></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Koenig Strey Real Living&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $441,000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.08%&nbsp; "&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "<br /></span></span></p>
<div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Posted by:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carol Best:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="mailto:Carol@CarolBest.net">Carol@CarolBest.net</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carolbest.net/">www.CarolBest.net</a> </span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Coldwell Banker | Barrington, Illinois&nbsp; 60010<br /><br /></span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sellers in IL&nbsp;</span></span><a href="http://www.northernillinoishousevalues.com/"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.NorthernIllinoisHouseValues</span>.<span style="color: #0000ff;">com</span></span></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">All information was obtained from our MLS Agent Metrics Report as of: June 20, 2011 @ 9:00am CDT.</span><br /></span></span></span></div>]]></description><link>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Which-Broker-is-Selling-in-Lake-County-IL-by-Carol-Best-of-Coldwell-Banker-in-Barrington-IL</link><guid>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Which-Broker-is-Selling-in-Lake-County-IL-by-Carol-Best-of-Coldwell-Banker-in-Barrington-IL</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Which Broker is Selling in Cook County IL by Carol Best of Coldwell Banker in Barrington, IL</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Brokers with the greatest number of buyers &amp; closings year-to-date 2011 in Cook County, Illinois for single family homes are featured below.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">List your home with a Coldwell Banker agent who actually understands internet marketing &amp; you just might sell it!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Posted by:&nbsp; Carol Best | Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Barrington, IL | work with the best... Hire a CRS! | Carol@CarolBest.net | Call/Text @ 773-799-5939 <br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sellers:&nbsp; <a title="I'm Thinking of Selling - Receive a CMA via eMail" href="http://www.NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com" target="_blank">Receive a Market Analysis via email - click here</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Buyers:&nbsp; <a title="Buyers:  No Hassle MLS Search of all MLS Properties in IL" href="http://www.FindNorthernIllinoisHomes.com" target="_blank">Search the Realtor MLS with No-Hassle - click here</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">All Information Deemed Reliable from Agent Metrics on: 6/20/2011</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Taking photos isn't for just anybody.&nbsp; There is a right way and a wrong way to take the pictures. Those of us with advanced training are shocked at the pictures that are displayed online.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A couple of the real estate sites that have the largest online audience of potential buyers are:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Realtor.com | Trulia.com | Coldwell Banker.com</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">...all of which syndicate to hundreds of other websites on the world-wide web.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a title="Work with our Accredited Buyer Representatives." href="http://www.FindNorthernIllinoisHomes.com" target="_blank">Buyers:&nbsp; Sign up here for a no-hassle search of homes for sale on our real estate MLS</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a title="Receive a FREE Market Report for your Property via e-mail" href="http://www.NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com" target="_blank">Sellers:&nbsp; If your home isn't getting many real showings - actual buyers inside your home, click here for a market analysis which will be emailed to your inbox, without having to talk with an agent</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Posted by: <a title="The best online marketing programs for your property." href="http://www.WeOffertheBest.com" target="_blank">Carol Best | Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate | Barrington, IL </a>| <br /></span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Home-Buyers-are-Online-wtheir-Real-Estate-Search</link><guid>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Home-Buyers-are-Online-wtheir-Real-Estate-Search</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:18:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Inverness Luxury Home Under Contract</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Luxury homes in <a href="http://www.villageofinverness.org/" target="_blank">Inverness, IL</a> - such a wonderful place to call home!&nbsp; Inverness has homes in both the <a title="Barrington High School Website" href="http://www.barrington220.org/bhs/site/default.asp" target="_blank">Barrington</a> and Palatine, IL <a title="Fremd High School Website" href="http://www.fhs.d211.org/" target="_blank">Fremd High School</a> Districts.</p>
<p>To find out more information about the <a title="Inverness, IL | Golf &amp; Country Club" href="http://golfinverness.com/" target="_blank">Inverness Golf &amp; Country Club, click here</a>.</p>
<p>Carol Best has just placed under contract, a lovely home - the buyers are so excited and the seller has been a pleasure to work with.</p>
<p>Looking for Results?&nbsp; Call or e-mail us today - we're here to help you buy or sell - www.WeOffertheBest.com</p>
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<p><a title="Receive a CMA via email" href="http://www.NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com" target="_blank">Sellers:&nbsp; www.NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com</a></p>
<p><a title="Email Carol Best" href="mailto:Carol@CarolBest.net" target="_blank">Carol@CarolBest.net</a> | cell # 773-799-5939</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a title="Buyers" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.findnorthernillinoishomes.com/" target="_blank">Buyers</a>:&nbsp; For a no-hassle search of properties for sale, sign up here to receive listings via email - right to your inbox: </span></p>
<p><a title="Buyers:  No Hassle MLS Search of all Properties" href="http://www.findnorthernillinoishomes.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.FindNorthernIllinoisHomes.com</span></a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sellers:&nbsp; Wonder why your home did not  sell?&nbsp; Register here to receive a market analysis via email or contact  Carol Best:</span></p>
<p><a title="Receive a CMA via email" href="htp://NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com</span></a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Incredible online marketing by The Carol Best Team - check us out @ <a title="The best online marketing programs for your property." href="http://www.carolbest.net/" target="_blank">http://www.WeOffertheBest.com</a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Posted by:&nbsp; <a title="Ask Carol" href="mailto:Carol@CarolBest.net" target="_blank">Carol@CarolBest.net</a> | Coldwell Banker | Call/Text:&nbsp; 773-799-5939 </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a title="Buyers" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.findnorthernillinoishomes.com/" target="_blank">Buyers</a>:&nbsp; For a no-hassle search of properties for sale, sign up here to receive listings via email - right to your inbox: </span></p>
<p><a title="Buyers:  No Hassle MLS Search of all Properties" href="http://www.findnorthernillinoishomes.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.FindNorthernIllinoisHomes.com</span></a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sellers:&nbsp; Wonder why your home did not  sell?&nbsp; Register here to receive a market analysis via email or contact  Carol Best:</span></p>
<p><a title="Receive a CMA via email" href="htp://NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com</span></a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Incredible online marketing by The Carol Best Team - check us out @ <a title="The best online marketing programs for your property." href="http://www.carolbest.net/" target="_blank">http://www.WeOffertheBest.com</a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Posted by:&nbsp; <a title="Ask Carol" href="mailto:Carol@CarolBest.net" target="_blank">Carol@CarolBest.net</a> | Coldwell Banker | Call/Text:&nbsp; 773-799-5939 </span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Inverness-and-Palatine-Illinois-Homes-and-Real-Estate-for-Sale</link><guid>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Inverness-and-Palatine-Illinois-Homes-and-Real-Estate-for-Sale</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Long Grove Homes and Real Estate for Sale</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Long Grove, Illinois homes and real estate for sale - search the MLS.&nbsp; </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a title="Buyers" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.findnorthernillinoishomes.com/" target="_blank">Buyers</a>:&nbsp; For a no-hassle search of properties for sale, sign up here to receive listings via email - right to your inbox: </span></p>
<p><a title="Buyers:  No Hassle MLS Search of all Properties" href="http://www.findnorthernillinoishomes.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.FindNorthernIllinoisHomes.com</span></a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sellers:&nbsp; Wonder why your home did not  sell?&nbsp; Register here to receive a market analysis via email or contact  Carol Best:</span></p>
<p><a title="Receive a CMA via email" href="htp://NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.NorthernIllinoisHouseValues.com</span></a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Incredible online marketing by The Carol Best Team - check us out @ <a title="The best online marketing programs for your property." href="http://www.carolbest.net/" target="_blank">http://www.WeOffertheBest.com</a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Posted by:&nbsp; <a title="Ask Carol" href="mailto:Carol@CarolBest.net" target="_blank">Carol@CarolBest.net</a> | Coldwell Banker | Call/Text:&nbsp; 773-799-5939 </span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Long-Grove-Homes-and-Real-Estate-for-Sale</link><guid>http://www.carolbest.net/Blog/Long-Grove-Homes-and-Real-Estate-for-Sale</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kildeer Illinois Homes and Real Estate for Sale</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kildeer, Illinois homes and real estate for sale - search the MLS.&nbsp; </span></p>
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