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Seller Questions I Get All the Time Straight answers. No sales pitch.

Why Work With Me

  • 30-Day Agreements — No Long-Term Lock-In
  • Full Marketing Upfront (Photography, Floor Plans, VR Tours, Drone Media)
  • 24/7 VIRTUAL REALITY Open House Experience
  • Aerial Neighborhood Highlights & Points of Interest
  • Weekly Buyer Analytics & Traffic Reports
  • Certified Negotiator
  • No Retainers. No Pressure.

My approach combines three things that are rarely offered together: professional marketing handled upfront, flexible 30-day agreements, and a compensation structure designed to protect your bottom line.

Most agents offer one or two of these. Very few offer all three — and consistently back them up with real accountability.

I run my business hands-on. I don’t pass your listing to assistants or junior agents. If I take you on, I’m personally involved from start to finish — from pricing and marketing to negotiations and closing.

How do you price my home to attract serious buyers?

I don’t guess. I use real-time market data, buyer activity, and competitive analysis to position your home where it will generate real demand.

Pricing isn’t about “testing the market.” It’s about creating urgency and leverage from day one — so you attract strong offers instead of chasing the market with price drops.

How quickly can you get my home under contract?

Most of my listings go under contract within the first two weeks when positioned correctly.
That comes from preparation, accurate pricing, and strong early marketing — not luck.

What do you actually handle for me?

I handle everything from preparation through closing — including professional photography, virtual tours, floor plans, marketing, buyer communication, and negotiations.

You deal with one person. Not a team. Not assistants. Me.

Where will my home be marketed?

Your home is professionally distributed across MLS, Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, and major buyer platforms — supported by professional photography, detailed floor plans, immersive virtual reality tours, and aerial drone media.

These virtual tours function like a 24/7 digital open house. Buyers can walk through your home online, room by room, anytime — while also seeing the surrounding neighborhood and nearby points of interest.

By the time they schedule a showing, they already understand the layout, condition, location, and value. This leads to more serious buyers, stronger offers, and fewer unnecessary showings.

How will I know what’s happening?

You’ll receive weekly performance reports showing buyer views, tour activity, traffic sources, and engagement.
We adjust strategy based on real data — not opinions.

How do you protect my bottom line?

I evaluate every offer based on price, financing, risk, timing, and total cost — including buyer-agent compensation.
Nothing is “auto-approved.” Everything is negotiated with your net proceeds in mind.

How do you get paid?

There are no upfront costs to list your home. I don’t charge a retainer or upfront marketing fee, and I’m paid only when your home sells and you get paid.

I also don’t default to a standard 5–6% structure or ask sellers to commit to buyer-agent compensation upfront. Instead, I work with you to evaluate buyer-agent compensation strategically, with the goal of protecting your net proceeds rather than automatically giving away a fixed percentage.

Many listing models shift marketing costs to the seller through upfront or retainer fees. My approach is different — professional marketing is handled upfront without out-of-pocket expense, so your interests and mine remain fully aligned.

Do you specialize in my area?

Yes. I work with homeowners throughout Illinois and am licensed statewide. I have experience across a wide range of markets and property types, and I’ve sold homes in Morton Grove, Niles, Skokie, Northbrook, Glenview, Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Burr Ridge, Oak Park, Westchester, Bridgeview, Burbank, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Hoffman Estates, Bartlett, Roselle, Gurnee, Lake Villa, Harwood Heights, Plainfield, Chicago, and others.

I don’t take on every listing — only ones where I know I can add real value.

What if my home doesn’t sell?

Listings are structured in 30-day periods. If your home doesn’t go under contract during that time, we review market feedback together and decide whether to continue, adjust the strategy, or pause the listing. There are no penalties or fees, and nothing continues unless it makes sense for you. If you choose to move in a different direction, you’re free to do so. If you’d like to continue, we simply extend the agreement for another 30 days or longer — your choice.

How do you handle negotiations?

Every offer is evaluated based on strength, financing, risk, and timing — not emotion.

I negotiate strategically to protect your bottom line and your closing timeline. My job isn’t just to “get a deal.” It’s to get you the best possible outcome.

Contact

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6946 W Higgins Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60656
Phone (773) 864-9898
Email Mark@arhomerealty.com

Hours

Mon–Sun: 9am–8pm
If I’m assisting clients and miss your call, please leave a voicemail with the property address and a good time to reach you, or feel free to book a call back using this link https://calendly.com/mark-arhomerealty/30min

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Brokerage

AR Home Realty
Licensed Managing Broker 471.022001

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