Shanon Tully-The Tully Team at Platinum Partners Realtors

Shanon Tully-The Tully Team at Platinum Partners Realtors Residential Listing Specialist in Downers Grove providing concierge real estate services with your unique and individualized needs in mind.

Real Estate Broker and Lead agent for The Tully Team at Platinum Partners Realtors providing concierge real estate services in Chicagoland especially Downers Grove and DuPage County. Your best choice for DuPage County real estate services including home sales, acquisitions, and investment. Reach out to Shanon today! https://bit.ly/3opKKvw

"Is the housing market going to crash?" ⁣ ⁣We get this question a lot lately, and if you've wondered the same thing, you...
09/22/2026

"Is the housing market going to crash?" ⁣
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We get this question a lot lately, and if you've wondered the same thing, you're not alone — roughly 4 in 10 buyers and sellers say they're worried about one. ⁣
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But the numbers tell a calmer story. There are more homes on the market than we've seen in years, sales are running ahead of last year, and prices are holding steady. Most economists call 2026 a rebalancing year — a market finding its footing after some wild swings. ⁣
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Every market is different, and yours might look nothing like the national picture. That's exactly why it's worth asking about your area specifically instead of settling for the scariest headline in your feed. ⁣
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Call/text/email us at (630) 435-3585 or [email protected] if you have questions ⁣

09/20/2026

Buying your first home, comes with a lot of questions, and I loved hearing these clients talk about how much they appreciate getting quick responses, sometimes within minutes, and having access to trusted vendors they can continue using long after closing.

That is exactly the kind of experience I want first time buyers to have. My goal is to make the process easier to understand, be available when questions come up, and connect you with reliable resources along the way.


The smartest way to use AI in a home search? Give it the homework. ⁣ ⁣Let it sharpen your wish list, explain the confusi...
09/17/2026

The smartest way to use AI in a home search? Give it the homework. ⁣
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Let it sharpen your wish list, explain the confusing terms, rough out the numbers, and build your shortlist. It's genuinely good at all of that. ⁣
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Then take what it found to a professional who can verify it — someone who's walked those streets, knows what homes there actually sell for, and can spot the things no chatbot can see. ⁣
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One of my favorite conversations lately: bring me what the chatbot told you, and I'll tell you what it got right. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://soldbytully.com/blog/how-ai-is-changing-the-home-search

09/16/2026

The Tully Team has been busy! Quick update on some recent transactions and successful sales 🎉 Congrats to our seller clients!

Ready to make your move? Drop a comment or call us.
The Tully Team at Platinum Partners Realtors
630.435.3585

Selling soon? Here's something most sellers haven't thought about yet: buyers' AI tools now read and summarize listings ...
09/15/2026

Selling soon? Here's something most sellers haven't thought about yet: buyers' AI tools now read and summarize listings before anyone looks at your photos. Your home might reach its next buyer as three bullet points in a chat window. ⁣
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That changes what a great listing has to do. Specific, accurate details get found and repeated — vague lifestyle copy gets skipped. Your photos and your facts need to tell the same story. And pricing right matters more than ever, because a mispriced home quietly drops out of searches it never even knew were happening. ⁣
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Sellers who understand this have a real edge right now. The full post explains how it works. ⁣
Read the full article: https://soldbytully.com/blog/how-ai-is-changing-the-home-search

09/10/2026

AI can tell you a lot about a home. Here's what it can't tell you: ⁣
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🏠 Condition — of the home, or of the homes its price comparisons are built on ⁣
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🌳 Feel — how a street actually lives at rush hour or on a Saturday morning ⁣
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🏫 School lines — one side of a street can feed a different school than the other ⁣
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📍 Position — a corner lot and a spot deep in the cul-de-sac aren't the same value ⁣
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🚧 What hasn't been announced — the empty field that's about to become a development ⁣
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And that's not the whole list. Every neighborhood has things you only learn by being there — or by talking to someone who has. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://soldbytully.com/blog/how-ai-is-changing-the-home-search

A pre-listing inspection can be helpful, especially if your home is older, you already know certain issues may come up, ...
09/09/2026

A pre-listing inspection can be helpful, especially if your home is older, you already know certain issues may come up, or you want time to address repairs before buyers begin negotiating.

But it is not always the best strategy for every seller. Timing, property condition, disclosure requirements, pricing strategy, and your plans for the sale can all affect whether an inspection makes sense. Before scheduling one, call us to talk through your options and decide what approach best supports your sale.

09/09/2026

There is a reason buyers keep coming to see 1638 Virginia Street in Downers Grove. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch combines single-level living with a beautifully remodeled 2026 kitchen, two masonry fireplaces, a finished basement for additional living space, and nearly half an acre of property.

For buyers who have been searching for a ranch but still want room to spread out inside and outside, this home offers a combination that can be difficult to find in Downers Grove. Contact Shanon Tully for The Tully Team at Platinum Partners Realtors to schedule a private showing. Images are virtually staged.

Shanon Tully-The Tully Team at Platinum Partners Realtors
630.435.3585
[email protected]
https://soldbytully.com/

09/08/2026

Does home search now start with AI? ⁣
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For a lot of buyers, it already does. Instead of setting filters and scrolling for hours, they're just asking: "Find me a home near a park, with room for my in-laws, under my budget." And they're getting real answers back. ⁣
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It works better than most people expect — the early part of a search has never moved faster. But there are things these tools can't tell you about a home, and they're usually the things that matter most. ⁣
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This month's post covers both sides. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://soldbytully.com/blog/how-ai-is-changing-the-home-search

09/07/2026

Not all condos live the same. At 8316 Woodland Drive #5 in Darien, you get several features buyers often expect from a traditional home, including an attached 2-car garage, full masonry fireplace, private balcony, multiple levels of living space, and updated flooring.

If you want the convenience of condo ownership but do not want to give up privacy, functional space, and some of the features that make a property feel more like home, this one is worth seeing. Contact Shanon Tully for The Tully Team at Platinum Partners Realtors to schedule a private showing.

Shanon Tully-The Tully Team at Platinum Partners Realtors
630.435.3585
[email protected]
https://soldbytully.com/

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