Julie Hayward-Realtor

06/18/2026

This deal definitely was not without challenges but every time we got knocked down we just got back up to bat.

It didn't help there was a big storm the night before the final walk through. You can imagine the shape a back yard with a lot of trees was in. 🫨

Luckily the damage wasn't terrible, it was just a mess.

But little by little, we were able to work through it with a lot of back and forth with all parties.

It helped that everyone was playing on the same team. That doesn't always happen. The seller was very solution based and always said, "Well, what can we do?" He could have just as easily lost it.

So we went over options in each scenario, the pros & cons, and then picked the best choice.

When you have unexpected things come up that complicate the transaction it sometimes takes a lot to be patient and have faith.

However we kept the faith and eventually the seller signed on the dotted line handing the baton off to it's new owner & everyone lived happily ever after. 💗

It could have been complicated but it didn't need to be.

06/16/2026

3 Reasons Your Home isn't Selling:

You weren't available when the buyer was.

You left the house this morning and the house wasn't in show ready condition so you didn't show it.

So the buyer moved on to the next house....

Reason #2:

You thought you could get more, so you held out.

Now it's crickets....

So you keep promoting the property but it's to the wrong audience...🙄

Reason #3:

You had a buyer but you cried over spilled milk. Some things just aren't worth fighting over.

So they got scared, and now the deal is dead.

It's not enough in today's market to just put your house up for sale & hope for the best.

You have to be flexible, your home has to be in show ready condition, and you have to market to the right audience.

If you need help getting the right formula so you're not spinning your wheels, call/text/DM me for a free strategy call:
(312) 504-9228 😊 Let's chat!

06/12/2026

Congrats to Naperville Central Danceteam on several 1st place wins at UDA camp this week! 🤗. Lots of talent on this team this year! Going be a great season! ❤️🤍

06/11/2026

Sellers commonly ask what are some things I can do to get my house ready for sale? We recommend the 3D’s: Deep Clean, Depersonalize & Declutter. Need help getting started? DM me & I will give a personalized plan tailored just for you! 💕

06/10/2026

Are you a people pleaser?

Frequently when house hunting, buyers and sellers tell us what they want. Then we go out, and suddenly their plans are all different.

Somewhere along the way, a little birdie appeared and started making them doubt what they originally wanted.

Sound familiar?

You knew exactly what you wanted but then you started sharing your plans with your with your brother, your sister, your mother, your friend, your friend's friend, the neighbor, etc.

The next thing you know you are all confused and not sure why you wanted what you wanted in the first place. 🫨

You know what I'm talking about...

"You're thinking of buying THAT house?"

"Why would you live in that neighborhood?"

"I know someone, that knows someone that said.... "

That's why you need an agent to help you!

An unbiased party to keep you on track & remind you of your goals and what was important to you in the first place when you started this whole journey.

To help you get from where you are now, to where you want to go.

Need help house hunting? Let's chat!

06/09/2026

06/04/2026

The HS Dance Team is raising $ for dance camp & next season. Madeleine said it’s embarrassing she hasn’t raised much yet. 😂 😳

If you want to help her & the team out and donate a couple of bucks, the link is below! She will be joining her big sis this year! 🤍❤️ 👇

https://raise.snap.app/donate/naperville-central-dance-2026

06/02/2026

3 Things sellers think are improving their bottom line, but are actually working against them:

- Making every renovation. Not every improvement returns it's cost. Do updates but don't overdo it. Unless it's for your own enjoyment! 😊

- Waiting for a better offer. Rejecting a strong offer in hopes for more, can sometimes result in a lower offer later.

- Listing way above market. Overpriced homes usually sit longer, and get less showings. Statistically they end up selling for less in the long run.

Successful sellers focus more on the bigger picture. The best overall outcome includes:

-Timing
-Convenience &
-Proceeds

05/29/2026

April showers bring May 🌸🌷 or homes! 🏡

We are currently looking for a ranches in the Wheaton, Schaumburg & Roselle areas.

If anyone knows of anyone that plans on selling one soon,
please DM, call or text me: (312) 504-9228. I have a buyer for you! 😊

05/27/2026

Here's how you can build fast wealth in 15 years with little to no effort.

Buy a house.

Pay your mortgage month after month.

You don't have to be an Einstein or make a ton of cash.

Just some old fashioned, buy a house & pay the mortgage.

Pure & simple.

No fancy tricks.

Did you know if you bought a house today at $400,000, in 15 years it will likely be worth over $623,000?

And that is being conservative at 3.3% yearly appreciation.

In Chicagoland over the last decade, it was actually higher at 5.69%.

So in 15 years, you'll have made yourself over $223,000!

By doing nothing crazy, just paying your mortgage month after month for a place to live.

Did you know....

"90% of all millionaires hold & build a portion of their wealth through owning real estate"- Andrew Carnegie