I am thrilled that I was the first agent in Elmhurst to earn the EcoBroker Certified designation.  As a result of my work I recreated the Ready, Set, Green Homes (sm) program.  It creates an opportunity for buyers to earn seller, lender and tax credits towards green improvements to their next home.  For sellers, it allows them to stand out in the current market and reach the appealing green buyer market.  The program works especially well on homes that might have been thought of in the past as a "teardown" or "fixer-upper".  The seller program allows sellers to provide credits that the buyer uses for green upgrades after closing.  More information is available on my website - http://www.greenreedyhomes.com/. 

To celebrate my new program, I am offering all clients who work with me through March 31, 2009 a free energy audit of their current (sellers) or future (buyers) home.  I am currently doing a green remodel of my home and believe there are many social, political and economic reasons it is the next big thing in real estate. I look forward to helping your family buy or sell a home which makes you happier, healthier and adds important value.

My job as a realtor is rewarding because I have the opportunity to work with buyers and sellers just like you.  I can simplify the process for you by using the latest technology and good, old-fashioned personal communication.  My background ensures effective marketing, solid advice for buyers in selecting the right home, experience to help sellers get the best price for their home, and timely updates/communication and professional attention to all the details leading up to your real estate closing.  Now I can also provide you with additional resources to address issues from radon to effective windows.  These are the topics that come up during a home sale - but they are also the topics that when addressed correctly will help you make better decisions in how you live in your home, how comfortable it is, and how much it costs you to run.  These are also features that research shows are helping home sellers boost value when selling. 

I take my work very seriously and take great pride in the fact that based on excellent customer service, currently 100% of my business comes from repeat clients or the friends, neighbors, and family they refer to me.

I take it upon myself to make this exciting but sometimes intimidating process as easy as possible for you and to help you get the best value possible.  Feel free to contact me so I can learn more about your real estate goals and can help you get started in accomplishing them!

Ask me about the following free, no obligation services:

• custom searches to help you pinpoint your ideal home
• my Green-Ready Homes (sm) buying or selling plan
• preliminary house hunting to help you decide if now is the time to move, better define needs and/or facilitate a "move vs. remodel?" decision
• my custom pricing recommendation based on at least three different formulas to estimate a price for your home
• custom multi-channel, multi-tool marketing plan to get your home sold
• my never-fail "contract to close" checklist and status report

Skills & Experience:

• licensed Illinois Real Estate Agent since 1998
• EcoBroker Certified designation since 2008
• student - Graduate of the Realtor Institute (phase 1 of 3 completed)
• significant experience in working with first time home buyers, singles purchasing a home, and families moving from their first home to a larger home
• third generation of Reedy family with LW Reedy Real Estate
• previous work experience includes extensive project management and communication roles with American Marketing Association, US Robotics, and Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting)

Awards & Community Involvement:

• President's Award (over $2 million in sales) - 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
• Million Dollar Club (over $1 million in sales) - 2007, 2002 
• Elmhurst, Villa Park, Lombard American Cancer Society Relay for Life Committee Chair (2001-2003), Team Member (2001-2008)
• Founder and facilitator of elmhurstMoms (eMoms) email distibution list to help Elmhurst families share resources and enjoy their time together