Hot off the press!

Exciting news from Congress - the home buyer tax credit closing deadline – that the National Association of Realtor’s pressured to be moved, has been moved!

The new legislation will allow the thousands of homebuyers who are waiting for their under contract homes to close who missed the June 30th deadling will now be allowed to claim the credit if you close by September 30th.

NAR estimates around 180,000 home buyers are effected and are delighted that they can still claim the credit.

Also, Congress has passed the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010 allowing those will stalled transactions to go forward.

Of course this news really is overshadowed by the great tax credit extension – this is such a fantastic opportunity for those buyers who are under contract.

Prices are still great and rates are still at historic lows – even without the credit, those considering buying a property now should definitely start looking now before prices and rates go up!

Whether you are a first time buyer trying to determine how much you can afford, or an experienced buyer who is selling your current property and ready to buy your next home I can help you with all your real estate needs in the Chicagoland Northwest Suburbs Area.

Finding your dream home or finding a buyer is only part of the challenge of a successful transaction. Click here to search Bartlett IL, Schaumburg IL and the Hoffman Estates using our complimentary MLS Search service. You can also view our fantastic range of featured properties!

Alternatively please contact me today if you need more specific assistance in your real estate needs. You can call the office on: 847-874-6731 or Cell phone on: 847-913-2606 or of course email me at: Joe@JoeStacy.com

My expertise, experience and dedication to you and your specific needs are anything but average – it’s why this office is number one in the Northwest Suburbs year after year!

Joe Stacy
2570 W. Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194

There is always much talked about in regards to home buyer tax credits - however, with the deadline looming – just weeks away – until the credit expires, something important should be explained:

HOW TO CLAIM THE MONEY!

As explained excellently by the National Association of Realtors in their latest article about the credit, you will see you have some thoughts to consider. (After all, the devil is in the detail!)

Firstly, to be eligible you need to close on your home purchase between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, or have a binding written contract by April 30, 2010 and close by July 1, 2010.

You also have to decide whether you want to apply the credit to your 2009 tax return, filed on or before April 15, 2010; (or if you have already filed for 2009, file an amended 2009 return) or,  apply the credit on your 2010 return, filed on or before April 15, 2011.

Don’t forget when you claim to attach documention showing the purchase. ALSO NOTE - that if you purchased before December 31st 2009 you can only claim the credit on your 2009 return.

Your accountant or tax preparer will assist you in completing Form 5405 to determine the amount of your available credit.

These tax credits really are great for kick starting the housing market nationally AND in the Northwest Chicagoland area itself.

Whether you are a first time buyer trying to determine how much you can afford, or an experienced buyer who is selling your current property and ready to buy your next home I can help you with all your real estate needs in the Chicagoland Northwest Suburbs Area.

Finding your dream home or finding a buyer is only part of the challenge of a successful transaction. Click here to search Bartlett IL, Schaumburg IL and the Hoffman Estates using our complimentary MLS Search service. You can also view our fantastic range of featured properties!

Alternatively please contact me today if you need more specific assistance in your real estate needs. You can call the office on: 847-874-6731 or Cell phone on: 847-913-2606 or of course email me at: Joe@JoeStacy.com

My expertise, experience and dedication to you and your specific needs are anything but average – it’s why this office is number one in the Northwest Suburbs year after year!

Joe Stacy
2570 W. Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194

Megan Tish, Branch Executive of Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate’s Schaumburg Office, has named Stephanie Burrows as Sales Leader and Joe Stacy as Listing Leader for the month of January, 2009.

Stephanie Burrows believes that her success as a Realtor® is based on the fact that she has a very strong corporate background, having worked in sales and marketing, which has given her the time management and people/communication skills that are crucial to this industry. She believes that the most important thing she can do for her clients is to remain loyal and respective of their needs and desires. Stephanie is dedicated, professional, honest, ethical and will work hard to see you happy and satisfied with your transaction.

Joe Stacy is nationally recognized as being in the top 1% of real estate agents. With over 20 years of experience, it is no surprise that Joe is the top listing and selling agent in the Schaumburg office and the recipient of many honorable awards in his field.  Much of his success can be attributed to the relationships that he develops with his clients and their trust in his ethical approach to his business.

“I am proud to serve as Branch Executive of our “great” Schaumburg Office. With client-focused agents like Stephanie and Joe, our reputation as leaders in our real estate marketplace continues to gain momentum” stated Megan Tish, Branch Executive.

Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate’s Schaumburg Office is located at 2570 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg and can be reached by calling 847-874-6800. In addition to Schaumburg; Koenig & Strey GMAC’s Western Suburban Region has offices in Glen Ellyn, Naperville and Wheaton. Overall, Koenig & Strey GMAC has 28 residential brokerage offices and over 1,250 sales associates that also serve Chicago, the North Shore, and Lake County. Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate is an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates. For additional information, please visit our website at www.ksgmac.com.

Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate announced today that Joe Stacy of their Schaumburg office was awarded the Diamond Elite national award for providing superior customer service to home buyers and sellers in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.

The Premier Service Diamond Elite award was presented to Stacy by GMAC Home Services’ President and CEO John Bearden, who will formally present Stacy the award in February during the company’s annual business conference.

“Joe Stacy truly ranks as one of the best of the best when it comes to providing the highest level of customer service to his clients,” Bearden said.  “With our Premier Service program, buyers and sellers are asked to complete a survey evaluating the service they received.  Once completed, the surveys are tabulated by an independent research firm and the results detail how we did.  In the case of Joe Stacy, the results speak for themselves: Diamond Elite.”

To qualify to become a Premier Service Diamond Elite winner, Stacy had to receive a minimum 97% customer satisfaction rating based upon at least 10 returned surveys and maintain a minimum survey return rate of 30 percent. Stacy’s customer satisfaction rating is 100%. “I am absolutely thrilled to receive this award since it’s an independent rating based upon evaluations from those who matter most: my clients,” said Stacy.

Premier Service is one of the most comprehensive and effective customer-service programs in the real estate industry.  Through the program, GMAC Real Estate’s Sales Associates like Joe Stacy put in writing, up front, the services they will perform.  Following the transaction, GMAC Real Estate agents ask their clients to honestly rate their performance through a written survey.

Joe Stacy of Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate Services in Schaumburg participated in an intensive, three-day Listing Specialization course in Atlanta, GA, learning with a select group of REALTORS how to dramatically improve the services they render to real estate sellers, thereby enabling sellers to obtain the home value that they’re looking for in less time and with fewer hassles.

Stacy, who ranks substantially above the average Realtor, helps over 50 homeowners move per year. The typical agent in the U.S.A.  averages less than 12 transactions per year.

According to Stacy, “The practice of listing specialization has created an opportunity for sellers to receive an unmatched level of professional service, and I’ve made a commitment to serve my clients this way.”

Stacy learned new strategies, systems, and techniques for enhancing a powerful, effective home selling side of the real estate business, focused on helping sellers obtain the best price for their home in the shortest possible time.

According to Howard Brinton, founder and CEO of STAR POWER Systems, participants in these events are part of an elite group of agents. “The quality of the learning experience and the depth of the practical knowledge and skills acquired by participants is unparalleled.”

Brinton claims it is rare in any industry, and certainly in real estate, to find this level of commitment to clients and employees. “Joe has demonstrated a deep commitment to better serve his clients. His dedication is evidenced in his investment in this course, and the substantial expense involved to be here. Joe is something special, and the clients and employees who are served by him are fortunate indeed,” he said.

Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate’s Schaumburg office is located at 2570 W Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60194 and can be reached at 847-874-6731. Koenig & Strey GMAC has 28 residential brokerage offices and over 1,250 sales associates serving Chicago, the North Shore, Lake County, and the northwest and western suburban areas. Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate is an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates. For additional information, please visit www.joestacy.com .