Garrett VonDerHeide, REALTOR

Garrett VonDerHeide, REALTOR Yapping about houses and everything local🏘️
📍Bloomington IL, Peoria IL & everywhere in-between!
🌟2026 Treasurer—Mid-Illinois REALTORS® Association🌟

Buying your first house in 2026 is EXCITING—so hear me out…1. Pre-Qualification ≠ Pre-ApprovalA pre-approval letter is f...
01/10/2026

Buying your first house in 2026 is EXCITING—so hear me out…

1. Pre-Qualification ≠ Pre-Approval
A pre-approval letter is from a lender who has reviewed all of your financials in full and has verified your income & financial documents.
A pre-qualification letter is based on information YOU tell the lender, without the lender verifying its accuracy. This seriously matters when a seller determines if they want to accept your offer down the road.

2. Figure out a monthly payment that is comfortable & doable for you—your mortgage should feel manageable, and don’t forget taxes, insurance, utilities, and unexpected costs down the road. Enjoy the lifestyle you want to live with a budget that supports that unique lifestyle. 🤍

3. Please please please make sure you have an emergency fund for unexpected costs that could be detrimental. Random repairs, plumbing leaks, appliances that stop working, an A/C unit that doesn’t turn on for the summer season—you will thank yourself and your REALTOR® later that you saved this fund before buying the house. 🔨

4. The age of major mechanicals that are not known can be very scary especially not knowing if/when the systems will stop working & need replaced. Make sure you know the ages!

5. I will NEVER recommend you waive any inspections! Always have your home inspected by a licensed home inspector—not just by your family member who builds/repairs homes. 🔍

Garrett VonDerHeide — REALTOR®
☎️ 309.613.3543
📧 [email protected]
📲 SellWithGarrett.com

✨I am a licensed REALTOR® with BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS®

11/24/2025

Mind you this tree takes me 4-5 hours every single year to assemble. Not only do I have to attach & fluff every branch, I have to weave strands of lights into each branch to give it the depth & twinkle! ✨

Just put up the tree, who cares! 🎄

✨I am a licensed REALTOR® with BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS®

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 🏡🗝 (please share!)6308 N Imperial Drive | Peoria, ILCLICK ON THE LINK BELOW to virtually walk through...
11/03/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 🏡🗝 (please share!)
6308 N Imperial Drive | Peoria, IL

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW to virtually walk through the home & see the floor-plan! ⬇️
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=icUZ19TJ9bG

4 BD | 2 BA | 2,063 TOTAL SF (est.)
✔️ Cape Cod Classic!
✔️ Three-Seasons Room with Heated Floors
✔️ Original Hardwood Floors
✔️ 2 Car Attached Garage
✔️ NEW Sewer Line 2024, NEW Water Heater in 2022, Newer Sump Pump 2018, Roof 2016, HVAC 2013.
✔️ All Appliances and Washer & Dryer included

Classic Cape Cod Home nestled in the Richwood Knolls subdivision, this charming home is located close by to Expo Gardens, 5 minutes to Junction City Shopping Center, 8 minutes from The Heights and Grand View Drive. Curb appeal is everything & this home delivers an abundance of charm and character you would expect from a true Cape Cod style home from the dormer windows, to the shutters and inviting front porch. Original hardwood floors guide you inside and into the large living room, the cozy gas fireplace serves as the focal point of the room. A dedicated formal dining room is ready for entertaining. The eat-in kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space including pull out pantry drawers, and all the essential kitchen appliances. The three-seasons room extends the living space of the home and offers plenty of natural lighting and heated floor system. Two bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main level, and two more bedrooms with dormer window views of the exterior of the home and additional full bathroom on the upper level. The backyard offers a newer patio and plenty of yard space to enjoy during the warmer months. Two car garage with shelving and a new LiftMaster garage door opener with myQ. An unfinished basement with dedicated laundry area offers plenty of storage space or the potential to finish off more living space, sump pump in 2018 for peace of mind, and a new Water Heater in 2022. Take a look at the virtual tour to see the layout and floor plan of this amazing home!

Garrett VonDerHeide — REALTOR®
☎️ 309.613.3543
📧 [email protected]
📲 SellWithGarrett.com

✨I am a licensed REALTOR® with BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS®

𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 & 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗! 🗝🏠🤍5215 N Glen Elm Drive | Peoria Heights, ILIn just one week, from starting to prepare the home for the ...
10/02/2025

𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 & 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗! 🗝🏠🤍
5215 N Glen Elm Drive | Peoria Heights, IL

In just one week, from starting to prepare the home for the market to accepting an amazing offer on the home with a dozen showings, we received 3 fantastic above asking price offers after only 3 DAYS on the market!

I cannot stress the importance of these steps for preparing your home for the market enough! ⬇️

1. Cleaning out and preparing the home inside & out.
2. Professional photography & 3D Virtual Tour which allows buyers to virtually walk through the home and see a visual of the floor plan.
3. Strategic timing for going LIVE on the market.

Making homes SMILE is my absolute favorite part of my career and I’d love to make your home SMILE when you’re ready to make your next move. 🤩

Garrett VonDerHeide — REALTOR®
☎️ 309.613.3543
📧 [email protected]
📲 SellWithGarrett.com

✨I am a licensed REALTOR® with BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS®

𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 & 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗! 🗝🏠🤍335 Dodge Street | Cisco, ILBringing this countryside home in the small town of Cisco, IL was a whirlw...
10/02/2025

𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 & 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗! 🗝🏠🤍
335 Dodge Street | Cisco, IL

Bringing this countryside home in the small town of Cisco, IL was a whirlwind of a journey! From my sellers beginning to prepare their home for the market in the early spring, to completing the photos and virtual tour, marketing the home and getting an accepted offer.

Each opportunity I receive to help make my sellers journey to their next home is not taken for granted. I appreciate and love working for my clients!

Garrett VonDerHeide — REALTOR®
☎️ 309.613.3543
📧 [email protected]
📲 SellWithGarrett.com

✨I am a licensed REALTOR® with BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS®

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 🏡🗝 (please share!)5215 N Glen Elm Drive | Peoria Heights, ILCLICK ON THE LINK BELOW to virtually walk...
08/25/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 🏡🗝 (please share!)
5215 N Glen Elm Drive | Peoria Heights, IL

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW to virtually walk through the home & see the floor-plan! ⬇️
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=vfcverZ6fDL

2 BD | 1 BA | 676 TOTAL SF (est.)
✔️ Lots of Updates!
✔️ All Appliances and Washer & Dryer included!
✔️ 2 Car Detached Garage
✔️ Fenced-in Backyard
✔️ Peoria Heights School District

One of the cutest Cape Cod homes in Peoria Heights! Just minutes away from The Heights, the scenic Grandview Drive, Junction City shopping center, restaurants, and parks. Nestled in the Glen Elm subdivision, this ranch home is all main-level living. With the ability to move right in, you'll want to take a peek at this home. Approaching the front door, a peek-through window which can be opened & closed brings charm the moment you enter the home. A spacious living room invites you in with ample natural window lighting, and newer wood laminate flooring which carries throughout the home. The kitchen offers cooking space and table space, including fridge, oven, microwave, and cabinet space. Utility closet off of the kitchen offers a stacked washer & dryer. Down the hallway are built-in drawers & cabinet that add character + charm, two bedrooms with closets and full bathroom. Not only does the home have a spacious front yard, the fenced-in back yard doesn't disappoint. The long driveway leads to a two car detached garage with storage shelving, key pad entry and one newer garage door opener with myQ feature. We invite you to come visit and see everything this home has to offer.

Garrett VonDerHeide — REALTOR®
☎️ 309.613.3543
📧 [email protected]
📲 SellWithGarrett.com

✨I am a licensed REALTOR® with BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS®

𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 🏡 🗝Come out to Cisco to take another look!This Saturday, July 26th from 10:00am-12:00pm!📍335 Dodge Street | C...
07/24/2025

𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 🏡 🗝
Come out to Cisco to take another look!
This Saturday, July 26th from 10:00am-12:00pm!
📍335 Dodge Street | Cisco, IL

Click on the link below to virtually walk through the home! ⬇️
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=KigQCzoQrZ7

✔️ Around .33 acre lot!
✔️ All Kitchen Appliances and Washer & Dryer included!
✔️ 1 Car Garage
✔️ Screened in Deck off the back of the home
✔️ Monticello School District
✔️ NEW Roof & Gutters in *2020*, Septic pumps with warranty in *2024*, Baseboard Electric Heating in *2025*, Windows *2023*, Professional Landscaping which wraps around home was done in *2025*, and SO MUCH MORE!

Garrett VonDerHeide — REALTOR®
☎️ 309.613.3543
📧 [email protected]
📲 SellWithGarrett.com

✨I am a licensed REALTOR® with BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS®

𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 🏡 🗝We invite you to take a second look,This Saturday, June 28th from 1-4:00pm!📍335 Dodge Street | Cisco, ILCl...
06/22/2025

𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 🏡 🗝

We invite you to take a second look,
This Saturday, June 28th from 1-4:00pm!
📍335 Dodge Street | Cisco, IL

Click on the link below to virtually walk through the home! ⬇️
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=KigQCzoQrZ7

✔️ Around .33 acre lot!
✔️ All Kitchen Appliances and Washer & Dryer included!
✔️ 1 Car Garage
✔️ Screened in Deck off the back of the home
✔️ Monticello School District
✔️ NEW Roof & Gutters in *2020*, Septic pumps with warranty in *2024*, Baseboard Electric Heating in *2025*, Windows *2023*, Professional Landscaping which wraps around home was done in *2025*, and SO MUCH MORE!

Garrett VonDerHeide — REALTOR®
☎️ 309.613.3543
📧 [email protected]
📲 SellWithGarrett.com

✨I am a licensed REALTOR® with BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS®

The past two days with Illinois Realtors® for Leadership Development was incredible! 🤩 I must admit I was a little nervo...
06/19/2025

The past two days with Illinois Realtors® for Leadership Development was incredible! 🤩 I must admit I was a little nervous going into our Spokesperson Media Training, but when we got started I really leaned into the advice, hints, & tips and immediately the nervousness went away! Having my awesome classmates to encourage me was amazing and truly made the experience comfortable and fun.

I can now say I am much more comfortable with public speaking, giving a speech using a teleprompter, how to host a podcast through inviting guests AND being an invited guest, and TV News Interviews after gaining all of the techniques and skills we we’re taught. Thank you, Illinois REALTORS®! 🏠🤍

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