Steve McEwen, McEwen Marketing Chicago Group, @properties is Chicago's #1 Real Estate Brokerage

Qualifications

Licenses

Illinois Licensed Real Estate Broker

As a licensed Real Estate Broker since 2007, Steve has completed 75 hours of extensive real estate training compared with a licensed Salesperson. With the comprehensive class room education taught directly by Laurie MacDougal, the Consulting Editor of Modern Real Estate Practice in Illinois, Steve learned from "the guru" of Illinois Licensed Law and one of the best instructors in Real Estate. As the saying goes, knowledge is power, he was empowered by Laurie MacDougal. Steve McEwen embraces all technology, tools and market statistics available to aggressively market your listing or find you the perfect home.

Licenses

Former Licensed Real Estate Appraiser

As a former licensed Appraiser – Steve utilizes his professional training and appraisal skills to accurately evaluate residential, mixed-use and commercial properties by cost, income approach or sales comparison. This is an added benefit to home buyers and sellers to help safeguard your biggest investment…your home. Steve McEwen was trained by Hal London, the premiere Real Estate Appraisal Instructor in Illinois. Hal London has trained over 4,000 of the 7,000 licensed Appraisers in the State of Illinois.

Certifications

Accredited Buyer Representative

As an Accredited Buyer Representative since 2008, Steve McEwen incorporates the training and experience to help first time buyers and seasoned investors in both conventional and non-conventional terms. From FHA properties to "short sales" and foreclosures, Steve will protect you from making a bad real estate investment. Most of all, Steve will patiently guide you through the entire process to help you make the wisest real estate decision to meet your needs now and for your long term future.

Certifications

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

As a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist – "We're selling a lifestyle not just a home." Steve posesses the knowledge and proven track record that targets the luxury home buyer & seller. As a member of the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Steve will customize a luxury marketing plan that best suits your home and neighborhood. Luxury buyers will find your home in the Wall St. Journal, Chicago Tribune's Ultimate Address, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Social Magazine, North Shore Magazine and Michigan Avenue Magazine. McEwen Marketing Chicago Group specializes in luxury single family homes in Lincoln Park, Lake View, The Gold Coast plus the luxury market in Chicago's northwest suburbs.

Certifications

Certified Negotiation Expert

As a Certified Negotiation Expert - Steve possesses the training and skills to negotiate everything on your behalf from sales price, upgrades, extras and closing terms. Negotiating a real estate transaction can be one of the most stressful experiences of a home owner's life, especially in today's market. Steve will protect you from start to finish by pay close attention to detail...to everything. Steve's job is not over once we go to contract. In fact, it's just begun. When there are issues big or small, many agents allow the Real Estate attorneys to "work out a solution". This is where he is different. Steve believes that constant communication is the key to resolve any issues. With the training and experience Steve has received to negotiate with all personality types and negotiating styles, you can have full confidence that your best interests always come first.