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Dec
29

2007 A Record Year for Judy Orr of Classic Realty Group

Posted under Local News by judyo

Judy OrrThis past year has been thought of as a down-turn from the robust market that has been experienced in the past 3-5 years. Agents are leaving the business or getting other jobs to subsidize their lack of income. Long-standing offices have closed and many others are planning on shutting their doors.However, Judy Orr had her best year ever, selling over 10 million dollars worth of real estate including single family homes, condos and townhomes and commercial property in the Chicago Suburbs. Judy attributes her success to several different factors.

Experience - Judy has been in real estate sales since 1983. Experience counts when dealing with such large financial decisions, especially when the market changes. Judy has sold properties in all kinds of markets, including the recession of the 1980’s. She doesn’t consider today’s market anywhere near what it was back then. In fact, Judy feels the market is just leveling out from an upward spiraling boom that needed to balance itself.
Keeps up-to-date on current technology - As important as experience is, it only goes so far in an ever-changing real estate climate. It’s not just newer agents leaving the business. Many other agents that have been in real estate sales for years are also throwing in the towel. Why? Because they aren’t keeping up with current technology. They don’t understand that buyers search for homes differently than they did years before. They have continued their marketing from when they first started in the business. They are not able to acquire new clients and can’t live off of referrals. Judy Orr embraces the Internet and has several different websites and access to many other Internet marketing methods. This is a huge part of Judy’s success in the current down-market.
Professionalism - Many buyers and sellers have complimented Judy’s professionalism, friendliness and honesty. One client told her, “I’ve never worked with an agent like you. Most just care about their commission but you really care about your client.” And it’s true; Judy has made lasting friendships with her clients and continues working with them when they’re ready to move again and they refer their friends and family to her.
Continuing education - Judy keeps up-to-date with every aspect of real estate including mortgage offerings, short sales and foreclosures and governmental changes. Judy constantly fields questions from people that have found one of her sites, especially her popular Chicago Suburbs Real Estate Blog. These are people she will most likely never work with, but she tries to answer their questions or guide them to a proper source.
Every client is important - Judy has heard so many buyers (espeically first-time buyers) say that other agents didn’t keep up with them, most likely because they were looking in a lower price range. First-time buyers, no matter what price range they can afford, are some of Judy’s favorite clients to work with. Judy treats all buyers, no matter what price range they’re in, with the same professionalism and honesty. Judy knows this can be a very emotional time and tries to make it as enjoyable as possible. If you’d like to work with a successful, esperienced and professional agent give Judy Orr a call at 708-536-8200 or use her contact form.

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