REALTOR, Broker, Real Estate Consulting & Sales
A Fresh Approach to Real Estate!
Even in this tough market, Ellen has had 49 transactions in the last 4 years! Her list to sale price is 94% and her market time averages 47 days, while the average market time in Chicago is 180 days!
Ellen Baren joined @properties after a successful 23 year career in Arts Administration at The Second City Theater in Chicago. Working in this area of Chicago has giving Ellen an unsurpassed knowledge of the history and interesting perspective of the Old Town, Lincoln Park and Gold Coast neighborhoods.
As a graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, she has a solid back ground in working both independently and in collaboration to get the job done...outstanding traits to have in your Real Estate consultant.
Additionally specializing in more northern neighborhoods along the Chicago Lakefront, such as Edgewater Glen, Lakewood Balmoral, Andersonville, Rogers Park and West Ridge & now as a member of the @properties Northshore Team, you can expect a solid knowledge base of neighborhoods, homes, schools, entertainment and transactions.
Home Sellers can expect to benefit from an aggressive, innovative marketing plan for the sale of their property, as well as outstanding personal service and consultation.
Home Buyers can expect to receive the benefit of Ellen's extensive mortgage, short sale and transaction knowledge in the search for their home, as well as knowledgeable and aggressive representation during the negotiating/purchasing process.
In Her Own Words...
"Combining my years of experience in sales with additional training, I am now aCertified Negotiation Expert, an Accredited Buyers Representitive and a Member of the Luxury Home Marketing Institute I also have my GREEN Designation and can help you make sound decisions in that area of your home purchase . I am dedicated to providing exceptional service to my clients before, during, and after the buying and selling process, my standards, based on honesty, thorough follow through and quick response time always assure my clients will be happy with the results.
I strive to provide the best service possible to my Buying and Selling Partners. Yes, that's right, I said partners. In every transaction a partnership is formed and in order for the buying or selling process to be completed, my clients and I have to feel comfortable with each other and the committment we make to see each other through to the end. This is such an important part of a successful real estate experience...if we don't click then we move on, but it is hard to find someone I don't get along with.
I also limit the number of buying and selling clients that I work with at any given time...this assures that every client gets all the attentention needed to manage a well organized, successful transaction."
Call me for a consultation! 312.804.1049