RE/MAX Remains Home Sales Leader In Greater South Suburbs And Metro Chicago Real Estate Market

he RE/MAX Northern Illinois network retained its leadership in the Greater South Suburbs residential home sales market during the first half of 2009 and remains the overall leader in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market. RE/MAX agents represented either the buyer or seller in 18.6 percent of home sales in the Greater South Suburbs during the six month period based on sales data available through Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC (MRED).

Home sales reported by MRED totaled 2,020 in the Greater South Suburbs area during the first six months of 2009. That is 2.4 percent more than the 1,973 sales reported for the same period last year.

The Greater South Suburbs market includes the communities of Beecher, Burnham, Calumet City, Calumet Park, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills, Crete, Dolton, East Hazel Crest, Flossmoor, Glenwood, Grant Park, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Lansing, Lynwood, Markham, Matteson, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Riverdale, Sauk Village, South Chicago Heights, South Holland, Steger, Thornton and University Park.

he top five real estate organizations in the Greater South Suburbs during the first half of 2009, in terms of listings sold, were RE/MAX with 403 (20 percent), Realty Executives with 247 (12.2 percent), Coldwell Banker with 153 (7.6 percent), Gtrealty LLC with 116 (5.7 percent) and Chicago Realty Partners, Ltd., with 96 (4.8 percent). Data maintained by MRED may not reflect all real estate activity in a specific market area.

In the Greater South Suburbs, no one helped more buyers purchase homes than RE/MAX. During the first half of 2009, RE/MAX agents represented buyers who purchased 17.2 percent of all listed homes sold. Following RE/MAX in that category were Coldwell Banker (10.3 percent), Realty Executives (5.7 percent), Century 21 (4.6 percent) and Keller Williams (3.1 percent)

Across the metropolitan area during the six-month period, RE/MAX remained the leader among real estate companies, with a total market share of 17.8 percent. RE/MAX agents led in each of the two statistical categories that contribute to overall market share, listing 18.8 percent of all homes sold and assisting 16.8 percent of all buyers. Since 1989, RE/MAX has ranked number one in the Chicago metropolitan home sales market based on listings sold.

MRED data for the first half of 2009 also reveals that RE/MAX was the total market-share leader in the Chicago suburbs, accounting for 22 percent of all transactions. RE/MAX listed 23.1 percent of all homes sold and assisted 20.8 percent of all buyers.

RE/MAX Focus Makes Its Debut In La Grange

Paul Stepanovich(Left) Rose Signorelli (Right)

New Office Expands RE/MAX Presence in Metro Chicago Real Estate Market

RE/MAX Focus, the newest member of the RE/MAX network, officially opens its doors to the public at 47 S. 6th Ave., La Grange, on August 1, once again expanding the presence of RE/MAX in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market, but especially in the popular LaGrange market area.

The newly completed 2,000-square-foot office created by broker/owners Rose Signorelli and Paul Stepanovich offers a relaxing working environment that includes a fireplace in the reception area.

“We’re proud to be part of the RE/MAX network, which is number one in the Chicago area, and want to create the kind of office that will make our agents eager to get here every day,” said Stepanovich, who will act as managing broker. That means not only an attractive work area, but one that also provides a full-range of technologically advanced communications tools and an office manager who is also a technology specialist.

“Our emphasis will be on building a spirit of energy and enthusiasm. At the same time, we will provide the tools and training to make our agents successful and ensure they deliver outstanding service to every client. I want to take a very hands-on approach in working with our agents,” Signorelli said.

She expects to have anywhere from 8 to 10 agents affiliated with the office within 60days of the opening.

Opening a new brokerage office in a challenging real estate market calls for an extra level of creativity, according to Stepanovich.

“We have developed two programs. One we call our Stimulus Package, the other our Bailout Package. The former provides a range of positive marketing support that should help agents bring in additional business, while the latter is designed to help agents reduce their operating overhead,” he said.

Conditions in the LaGrange housing market (including LaGrange, LaGrange Park and LaGrange Highlands) have been relatively good this year, with 117 homes sold through mid-June of this year versus 133 homes sold during the same period in 2008, reports Signorelli. The average price paid for a detached single-family home slipped only 9 percent when the January-June periods of 2008 and 2009 are compared. That contrasts with an average price decline of nearly 20 percent for detached homes sold in the metropolitan area during the same periods.

Agents From Rockford, Viola, Aledo, Morris, Dixon, Oregon And Freeport Earn Spots In Re/Max Top 10

Sales Leaders in Illinois Real Estate Named for First Half of 2009

Tina Eisler of RE/MAX Property Source in Rockford, Ill., has claimed the top spot among RE/MAX agents in northern Illinois who work outside the Chicago real estate market area. The ranking is based on sales closed during the first half of 2009.

Eisler’s performance topped both individual RE/MAX agents and RE/MAX sales teams based in the Illinois counties of Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Grundy, Henry, Jo Daviess, Lee, Mercer, Ogle, Rock Island, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago. Teams involve the efforts of two or more licensed individuals. Rankings are based on commissions earned.

The Top 10 Non-Metro agents and teams for the January-June period this year are:

1. Tina Eisler, RE/MAX Property Source, Rockford, Ill.;
2. Sharon Esslinger, RE/MAX Country Crossroads, Viola, Ill.;
3. Robert Nieman (team), RE/MAX Property Source, Rockford;
4. Starr Zook, RE/MAX On Track, Aledo, Ill.;
5. Vicki Geiger (team), RE/MAX Top Properties, Morris, Ill.;
6. Cynthia Adcock, RE/MAX Homes Unlimited, Dixon, Ill.;
7. Carla Benesh, RE/MAX of Rock Valley, Oregon, Ill.;
8. Barbara Erdmier, RE/MAX Property Source, Rockford;
9. Julie Wenzel, RE/MAX Town Lake and Country, Freeport, Ill.;
10. Daniel Liebovich, RE/MAX Property Source, Rockford.

“We congratulate these exceptional agents on their sales achievements. The skills and dedication they bring to their jobs every day reflect their commitment to professionalism,” said Jim Merrion, regional director of the RE/MAX network in northern Illinois. “RE/MAX is the real estate leader across northern Illinois and around the world because of the uniformly high quality of the agents in our network.”

RE/MAX Retains Home Sales Lead In Fox Valley And Metro Chicago Real Estate Market

The RE/MAX Northern Illinois network retained its leadership in the Fox Valley residential home sales market during the first half of 2009 and remains the overall leader in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market. RE/MAX agents represented either the buyer or seller in 31.4 percent of home sales in the Fox Valley during the six month period based on sales data available through Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC (MRED).

Home sales reported by MRED totaled 511 in the Fox Valley during the first six months of 2009. That is 33 percent fewer sales than were reported for the same period last year.

The Fox Valley market includes the communities of Batavia, Elburn, Geneva, North Aurora, St. Charles, Sugar Grove and Wayne.

The top five real estate organizations in the Fox Valley during the first half of 2009, in terms of listings sold, were RE/MAX with 171 (33.5 percent), Coldwell Banker with 87 (17 percent), Baird & Warner with 53 (10.4 percent), Keller Williams with 31 (6.1 percent) and Kettley with 20 (3.9 percent). Data maintained by MRED may not reflect all real estate activity in a specific market area.

In the Fox Valley area, no one helped more buyers purchase homes than RE/MAX. During the first half of 2009, RE/MAX agents represented buyers who purchased 29.4 percent of all listed homes sold. Following RE/MAX in that category were Coldwell Banker (12.9 percent), Baird & Warner (12.1 percent), Keller Williams (5.7 percent) and Kettley (4.3 percent).

Across the metropolitan area during the six-month period, RE/MAX remained the leader among real estate companies, with a total market share of 17.8 percent. RE/MAX agents led in each of the two statistical categories that contribute to overall market share, listing 18.8 percent of all homes sold and assisting 16.8 percent of all buyers. Since 1989, RE/MAX has ranked number one in the Chicago metropolitan home sales market based on listings sold.

MRED data for the first half of 2009 also reveals that RE/MAX was the total market-share leader in the Chicago suburbs, accounting for 22 percent of all transactions. RE/MAX listed 23.1 percent of all homes sold and assisted 20.8 percent of all buyers.

Experienced Management Team Takes Helm At RE/MAX Cornerstone In West Chicago

Will Build On RE/MAX Leadership In Metro Chicago Real Estate

A new and extensively experienced management team is taking the helm at RE/MAX Cornerstone, located at 2117 W. North Ave., West Chicago, Ill. The team consists of Jim Fleck, a well established Chicago area entrepreneur and Chicago real estate investor, who recently purchased the franchise from long-time owner Marge Tornga, and Jerry Tuzil, who will serve as broker manager of the office.

“The opportunity to acquire a RE/MAX franchise in this location made great business sense because it allowed me to align myself with the best company in the real estate industry and the leader in the metro Chicago real estate market,”
said Fleck, who lives in St. Charles, Ill., with his wife and three children.

“Our view is that while the current real estate market is a challenging one, things can only get better from here. Real estate will rebound, and when it does, the area we serve in DuPage and Kane counties will be a growth area.”

Fleck, 45, and Tuzil, 43, became friends while growing up in Schaumburg, Ill., but while Fleck remained in the Chicago area, Tuzil spent much of his 22-year real estate career in the Phoenix, Ariz., area. However, last year, he sold his independent brokerage and mortgage business to return to Illinois. Not long after that, Fleck and Tuzil were making plans to work together.

“I’m looking forward to collaborating with Jim and with RE/MAX, the dominant brand in the Chicago real estate marketplace,” said Tuzil, who now resides in Schaumburg again. “It gives me a chance to do what I do best, which is creating the kind of office environment that attracts top agents and helps them maximize their productivity and deliver outstanding client service.”

RE/MAX Retains Home Sales Lead In Elgin Area And Metro Chicago Real Estate Market

The RE/MAX Northern Illinois network retained its leadership in the Elgin area residential home sales market during the first half of 2009 and remains the overall leader in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market. RE/MAX agents represented either the buyer or seller in 24.4 percent of home sales in the Elgin area during the six month period based on sales data available through Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC (MRED).

Home sales reported by MRED totaled 1,054 in the Elgin area during the first six months of 2009. That is 12.4 percent fewer sales than were reported for the same period last year.
The Elgin market includes the communities of Burlington, Carpentersville, East Dundee, Elgin, Genoa, Gilberts, Hampshire, Hanover Park, Lake Marion, Pingree Grove, Plato, Sleepy Hollow, South Elgin, Streamwood and West Dundee.

The top five real estate organizations in the Elgin area during the first half of 2009, in terms of listings sold, were RE/MAX with 260 (24.7 percent), Coldwell Banker with 120 (11.4 percent), Prudential with 78 (7.4 percent), Baird & Warner with 63 (6 percent) and Century 21 with 42 (4 percent). Data maintained by MRED may not reflect all real estate activity in a specific market area.

In the Elgin area, no one helped more buyers purchase homes than RE/MAX. During the first half of 2009, RE/MAX agents represented buyers who purchased 24.1 percent of all listed homes sold. Following RE/MAX in that category were Coldwell Banker (8.4 percent), Prudential (8 percent), Century 21 (7.5 percent) and Baird & Warner (6.2 percent)

Across the metropolitan area during the six-month period, RE/MAX remained the leader among real estate companies, with a total market share of 17.8 percent. RE/MAX agents led in each of the two statistical categories that contribute to overall market share, listing 18.8 percent of all homes sold and assisting 16.8 percent of all buyers. Since 1989, RE/MAX has ranked number one in the Chicago metropolitan home sales market based on listings sold.

MRED data for the first half of 2009 also reveals that RE/MAX was the total market-share leader in the Chicago suburbs, accounting for 22 percent of all transactions. RE/MAX listed 23.1 percent of all homes sold and assisted 20.8 percent of all buyers.

RE/MAX Retains Home Sales Lead In Kane County And Metro Chicago Real Estate Market

The RE/MAX Northern Illinois network retained its leadership in the Kane County residential home sales market during the first half of 2009 and remains the overall leader in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market. RE/MAX agents represented either the buyer or seller in 23.8 percent of home sales in Kane County during the six month period based on sales data available through Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC (MRED).

Home sales reported by MRED totaled 1,556 in Kane County during the first six months of 2009. That is 21.4 percent fewer sales than were reported for the same period last year.

The top five real estate organizations in the county during the first half of 2009, in terms of listings sold, were RE/MAX with 390 (25.1 percent), Coldwell Banker with 209 (13.4 percent), Baird & Warner with 118 (7.6 percent), Prudential with 82 (5.3 percent) and Century 21 with 71 (4.6 percent). Data maintained by MRED may not reflect all real estate activity in a specific market area.

In Kane County, no one helped more buyers purchase homes than RE/MAX. During the first half of 2009, RE/MAX agents represented buyers who purchased 22.5 percent of all listed homes sold. Following RE/MAX in that category were Coldwell Banker (9 percent), Baird & Warner (7.2 percent), Century 21 (6.6 percent) and Prudential (5.5 percent).

Across the metropolitan area during the six-month period, RE/MAX remained the leader among real estate companies, with a total market share of 17.8 percent. RE/MAX agents led in each of the two statistical categories that contribute to overall market share, listing 18.8 percent of all homes sold and assisting 16.8 percent of all buyers. Since 1989, RE/MAX has ranked number one in the Chicago metropolitan home sales market based on listings sold.

RE/MAX Retains Home Sales Lead In Lake County And Metro Chicago Real Estate Market

The RE/MAX Northern Illinois network retained its leadership in the Lake County residential home sales market during the first half of 2009 and remains the overall leader in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market. RE/MAX agents represented either the buyer or seller in 24.5 percent of home sales in Lake County during the six month period based on sales data available through Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC (MRED).

Home sales reported by MRED totaled 2,434 in Lake County during the first six months of 2009. That is 18 percent fewer sales than were reported for the same period last year.

The top five real estate organizations in Lake County during the first half of 2009, in terms of listings sold, were RE/MAX with 626 (25.7 percent), Coldwell Banker with 361 (14.8 percent), Century 21 with 257 (10.6 percent), Baird & Warner with 206 (8.5 percent) and Prudential with 137 (5.6 percent). Data maintained by MRED may not reflect all real estate activity in a specific market area.

In Lake County, no one helped more buyers purchase homes than RE/MAX. During the first half of 2009, RE/MAX agents represented buyers who purchased 23.3 percent of all listed homes sold. Following RE/MAX in that category were Century 21 (12.4 percent), Coldwell Banker (11.7 percent), Baird & Warner (8.5 percent) and Prudential (6.2 percent).

Across the metropolitan area during the six-month period, RE/MAX remained the leader among real estate companies, with a total market share of 17.8 percent. RE/MAX agents led in each of the two statistical categories that contribute to overall market share, listing 18.8 percent of all homes sold and assisting 16.8 percent of all buyers. Since 1989, RE/MAX has ranked number one in the Chicago metropolitan home sales market based on listings sold.

MRED data for the first half of 2009 also reveals that RE/MAX was the total market-share leader in the Chicago suburbs, accounting for 22 percent of all transactions. RE/MAX listed 23.1 percent of all homes sold and assisted 20.8 percent of all buyers.

RE/MAX Expands Share Of McHenry County Home Sales Retains Lead In Metro Chicago Real Estate Market

The RE/MAX Northern Illinois network expanded its share of the McHenry County residential home sales market during the first half of 2009 and remains the overall leader in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market. RE/MAX agents represented either the buyer or seller in 26.3 percent of home sales in McHenry County, up from 24.5 percent during the same six months last year based on sales data available through Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC (MRED).

Home sales reported by MRED totaled 1,152 in McHenry County during the first six months of 2009. That is 18 percent fewer sales than were reported for the same period last year.

RE/MAX agents listed 26.6 percent of all homes sold in the county during the first half of this year, up from 24.2 percent for the first six months of 2008.

The top five real estate organizations in McHenry County during the first half of 2009, in terms of listings sold, were RE/MAX with 307 (26.6 percent), Coldwell Banker with 172 (14.9 percent), Prudential with 129 (11.2 percent), Century 21 with 101 (8.8 percent), and Baird & Warner with 62 (5.4 percent). Data maintained by MRED may not reflect all real estate activity in a specific market area.

In McHenry County, no one helped more buyers purchase homes than RE/MAX. During the first half of 2009, RE/MAX agents represented buyers who purchased 26 percent of all listed homes sold, up from 24.7 percent for the same period last year.

Following RE/MAX in that category were Prudential (15.1 percent), Coldwell Banker (10.7 percent), Century 21 (9.6 percent) and Baird & Warner (6.2 percent).

Across the metropolitan area during the six-month period, RE/MAX remained the leader among real estate companies, with a total market share of 17.8 percent. RE/MAX agents led in each of the two statistical categories that contribute to overall market share, listing 18.8 percent of all homes sold and assisting 16.8 percent of all buyers. Since 1989, RE/MAX has ranked number one in the Chicago metropolitan home sales market based on listings sold.

MRED data for the first half of 2009 also reveals that RE/MAX was the total market-share leader in the Chicago suburbs, accounting for 22 percent of all transactions. RE/MAX listed 23.1 percent of all homes sold and assisted 20.8 percent of all buyers.