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Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast

If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from Ed Pluchar - your professional Real Estate Agent.

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Why You’re Better Off Paying a Mortgage Than Paying Rent

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2019/11/01

If you’re still renting, it’s much more financially beneficial to buy a home and take on a mortgage payment. Here’s why.Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale Did you know it’s more beneficial for you to take on a mortgage payment than it is a rental payment? It’s true, and today I’ll explain how by using an example from my own life and adjusting the numbers for an interest rate you can secure today. Follow along in the video above

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My Advice on Handling Lowball Offers on Your Home

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2019/10/17

If you receive a lowball offer, I don’t think you should flat out reject it. Here’s what you should do instead. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale Let’s say you have your home on the market for $300,000 and an offer comes in at $250,000. You’re hoping to get at least $280,000, so you have every right to decline the offer right then and there. However, you can also counter this lowball offer. I would typically advise at least

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How to Reduce Your Property Taxes

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2019/10/04

If you think you may be paying too much in property taxes, there are two ways to go about reducing them. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale How can you reduce your property taxes? There are a couple of easy ways to do this. The first way is to make sure you are receiving all the exemptions you qualify for. There are many that could apply to you. The second way is to speak to an attorney about appealing your taxes. If you look

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Everything You Need to Know About the Mortgage Process

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2019/10/01

Eric Marcotte of Peoples Bank joins me today to give you a thorough overview of the mortgage process. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale After you decide to buy a house, your first step should be to talk to a mortgage lender. Knowing what you can afford, how you can improve your credit, and the state of your financial situation overall is crucial in getting the home you want. With that in mind, I’ve invited mortgage expert Eric

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A Quick Word on Closing Cost Credits

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2019/08/29

When a seller pays a buyer's closing costs, what are they actually paying for? Find out today. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale There are a number of reasons a buyer might ask for a seller to cover the closing costs, but is this arrangement really as common as HGTV makes it seem? Yes and no. When a seller does cover a buyer’s closing costs, these funds are usually taken out of the total list price rather than paid out

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What Happens if an Appraisal Comes in Low?

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2019/08/13

When the appraisal on the home you’d like to buy comes in low, you and the seller have three workable solutions to consider. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale What happens when your appraisal comes in low? Let’s consider this question through the eyes of a buyer. Once the inspections and repair requests are squared away, the bank will order an appraisal, which serves as a professional opinion of the home’s market value. The

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Natural Beauty and Modern Convenience Meet in This...

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2019/07/25

If you're in search of your dream home, this sleek new construction property may be perfect for you. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale Welcome to a beautiful piece of real estate. This new construction Manhattan home has it all. If you’re a fan of a crisp, clean aesthetic, hardwood floors, and modern amenities, this home is for you. Here, you can enjoy the sights and sounds from nature from your walk-out deck, make a home-cooked

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Check Out This Gorgeous Homer Glen Home

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2019/07/09

I recently visited a gorgeous home in Homer Glen, and today I’d like to take you there with me through a quick video tour. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale I recently took a trip out to a gorgeous, 6,000-square-foot home out in Homer Glen, and today I’m going to bring you along for a video tour of this fantastic property. As you’ll see in today’s message, this spacious home comes with plenty of unique features, like its lovely

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If You're Under Contract, Is It Too Late to Back Out?

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2017/11/20

If you’re worried about whether the offer you accepted was as good as it could’ve been, there are a few things you should think about. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale Today’s question is, “Could I have gotten more out of my sale?” The person who asked this question went on to ask whether there were any options they had moving forward. Unfortunately, there isn’t much that can be done once the contract has been signed. If you’re

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What Are the True Benefits of Buying and Selling in...

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2017/10/30

Today I'll focus on what advantages there are to buying or selling in the autumn versus other times of year. Each season has pros and cons. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale Many real estate agents will tell you why any time is a good time to buy or sell, without really distinguishing any advantages. Actually, each season has its advantages and disadvantages. Today, I want to specifically focus on what advantages there are to

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A Quick Tip for Selling Your Home in Today’s Market

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2017/10/09

If you plan on selling your home, make sure you do not overprice your property. Buyers can tell if you haven’t made any improvements to the home. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale Today I just wanted to give you a quick tip if you are selling a house in the current market. In fact, this just happened today. I was showing a house that sold for about $185,000 just three years ago. The current listing price for this home is

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Answering Your Questions About Homebuyer Etiquette...

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2017/09/25

If you’re curious about homebuyer etiquette during home showings, I’ve got the answers to all your questions. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale What are some of the general do’s and don’ts for buyers during home showings? 1. Can I use the bathroom? You can, but sometimes this answer is a plain no. Some homes—especially foreclosures—are winterized. This means they’ve turned off the water and drained it from the pipes so they don’t

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An Insider’s Look at the Offer Process

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2017/09/13

You're ready to make an offer on a home. Here's what you can expect to happen next. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale One of the questions I get a lot is, “How do things work once we’re ready to make an offer?”Well, here’s how it works: We will fill out a contract, typically using what is called a 6.1 Contract—the standard of the Realtor board. Over 90% of all transactions in Illinois are conducted using the 6.1 Contract. It was

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A Step-By-Step Home Buying Guide

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2017/08/16

How should you approach the home buying process? We’ve got the answer. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale We’ve discussed the home buying process in previous posts. We’re going to continue that today and take you through the "shopping" part of the process.We’ve already talked about the first step of the process, getting a pre-approval from a reputable lender. This way, you’ll know exactly what a bank is willing to lend you. Your

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How Ed Pluchar Helped Trevor & Lee Find Their Perfect...

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2017/08/08

"We’d been married a few years and been looking for a long time and within 6 months Ed was able to help us find what would be the perfect home for us for our first home... We met as late as 8 or 9 pm a couple times just to finish up a set of houses to look at and he wasn’t even batting an eye....Ed did not pressure us at all. It was very relaxed every time we went to view a home...It took a lot of the pressure off."

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Can You Raise Your Home’s List Price After It Hits...

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2017/08/02

If you want to adjust your sales price upward after your home hits the market, you can do one of two things. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale As a seller, can you adjust your sales price up after your home hits the market?I was very recently working with the person who asked me this question. We were in the process of setting up a listing agreement, and we had a listing price in mind. The seller thought the home was still worth

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Should You Purchase a New Home or Fix up the One...

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2017/07/19

Should you buy a new home or fix up your current one? Today I’ve got a few things you should consider when making your decision. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale Is it better to buy a new home that you want or fix up an existing home that you’re living in? A common scenario I personally went through was having my family simply outgrow the size of the house. The question is, do you build an addition to the house or move to a

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Why Kevin Says Choosing Ed Was a Wise Choice

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2017/07/12

“When my fiancé at the time, now wife and I started looking for houses we contacted him and he was able to show us around to, I think we saw about 30 or so different houses. He made time in his schedule to bring you to 3, 4, 5 houses in an afternoon or a night depending on what you had going on. It was very helpful for us that he was super accommodating for us because at the time, I’m a high school teacher and I coach track in the spring as well, so my schedule was kind of limited. And my fiancé

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6 Tips to Keep Your Home From Being Burglarized

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2017/07/07

If you want to go the extra mile to keep your home safe from trespassers, here are six tips you can follow. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale Here are six tips you can use to prevent your home from being burglarized:1. Maintain your doors and locks: Make sure your locks are actively engaged and are strong and secure. You can also add a tamper-proof/kick-proof steel reinforcement to your lock.2. Maintain your windows and sliding

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Zillow's Zestimate Can Cost You Big

Ed Pluchar with Real People Realty Podcast ·

2017/06/26

Zillow’s Zestimate has become a household name. But, as it turns out, the feature could end up costing you tens of thousands of dollars. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale Many people have made the mistake of using a Zillow Zestimate as an appraisal. The problem is, Zestimates are often inaccurate.A woman in Glenview, for example, learned this from experience when a Zestimate valued her home at an $80,000 less from what she and her

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