DJ-Your Chicago Suburbs Realtor

09/18/2026

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09/15/2026

Ever have a conversation that ended badly, but you don't know why? Here are some tips on clear communication.

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09/12/2026

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09/10/2026

It’s photo day!

We’ve been working toward getting this one on the market since late February/early March, and we’re finally getting close.

Since we were taking photos today, I thought I’d share a few things about listing photos and getting a home ready for the market that I wish every seller knew:

• Professional photos are a must for me. If you’re listing your home and your agent is taking the photos on their phone… no, no, no. Your photos are usually a buyer’s first impression of your home, and they matter.

• Wide-angle does not mean altered. I hear buyers say all the time, “That room looked so much bigger in the pictures!” Professional real estate photographers use a wide-angle lens to capture more of the room in one photo. That can make a space appear larger, but it’s not the same as digitally changing the home. If a listing photo has been materially altered, that needs to be disclosed.

• The camera sees EVERYTHING. Clear the counters, put away cords, toiletries, pet bowls and everyday clutter. Open the blinds, turn on the lights and keep things simple. Little things really do make a difference.

• There’s a strategy behind getting a home ready for the market. Every home and every seller is different. I look at what’s happening in the current market and use that information to recommend where it makes sense to spend your time and money and just as importantly, where it doesn’t. My job is to give my sellers the information, options and professional guidance they need to make the decisions that are right for them.

And one of my biggest pieces of advice: don’t wait until you’re ready to put the sign in the yard to call me.

The conversation should start well before you’re ready to list. That gives us time to make a plan and get things done without rushing. I’m already getting exterior photos taken for homes that won’t be coming to market until spring and early summer. Your landscaping looks a whole lot different in September than it does in March!

Planning ahead gives us options, and that’s part of having a strategy.

This one has been in the works for months, and now we’re almost there!

09/08/2026

Lessons about personal finance and how money works can be included in books you read to children. Here are some suggestions.

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09/05/2026

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09/03/2026

I’m incredibly honored to be recognized in Chicago Agent Magazine’s 2026 Who’s Who in Chicagoland Real Estate.

I truly love what I do. I love knowing the market, continuing to learn, working through the strategy of each transaction and, most importantly, making sure my clients feel informed, confident and supported throughout the process.

None of this would be possible without the people who have trusted me to guide them through some of the biggest decisions in their lives. Whether you’ve trusted me with your own home, come back to work with me again, referred me to someone you care about, shared my name or simply supported my business along the way thank you. Your trust means more to me than you know.

I’m incredibly grateful to Chicago Agent Magazine for this recognition and proud to be included among so many talented professionals in our industry.

Most of all, I’m thankful for my clients, past and present, who have allowed me to build a career doing something I genuinely love.

09/01/2026

Thinking of adding a splash of red to your home? Here's how!

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08/28/2026

Not selling this fall, but planning for winter or spring? Let's get ahead of it.

I'm offering free exterior photos of your home now, while the landscaping is still full and everything looks its best. When you're ready to list, those photos are already done.

Message me if you want on the schedule.