Real Estate in Schaumburg, Illinois

Are you looking to purchase a home in Schaumburg, Illinois? Schaumburg is a pristine community that has a good variety of people. The school district is one of the best in the state of Illinois with some of the highest paid teachers. Schaumburg is a family oriented community that continues to grow each year. Property value in Schaumburg has retained its value even when the economy fluctuates.

Real estate in Schaumburg Illinois thrives throughout year to year. If you are a buyer looking to purchase a home in Schaumburg check out AaronWittenstein.com. Aaron is on of the best realtors in Schaumburg and can help buyer purchase a home or sellers get top dollar for their home in a timely manor.

For updated listings in Schaumburg click here. Buyers who are represented by a realtor tend to have an easier time finding what they need and getting the price that they are looking for. How do you know what to look for when purchasing a home? How do you know what to do to get your home prepared to sell? Below is a solid guideline list for both buyers and sellers:

Exterior:

• Repair or replace missing and/or damaged fence slats, stakes and posts.
• Remove dead tree and shrubbery that it causing damage (or may cause damage) to the house
• Power wash siding, walkways, decks, under the eaves and anyplace where dirt and spider webs are a problem.
• The garage door should open easily and quietly.
• Clean grease and oil spots from concrete or asphalt surfaces.
• Polish door handles, door knockers and anything that should be shiny.
• Replace/repair any broken or unsightly items.. such as handles, mailboxes, lock pads.
• A fresh coat of paint anywhere, in or on a house says to buyers "this house is cared for."
• Make repairs to worn shingles or roofing tiles and gutter seams
• Clean out the gutters.

Interior:

• Rub a bar of soap on all window and slider tracks to aid in ease of opening.
• Keep stairways tidy and assure that all handrails are sturdy, secure and safe.
• Repair or replace missing or damaged tile, hardwood, vinyl and baseboards.
• Repair or replace or reface countertops: broken tiles, chipped laminate.
• Pay close attention to bathroom sink and tub surrounds. New caulking may be needed.
• Replace old, outdated and soiled carpeting.
• Re-enamel, patch or replace badly chipped or stained fixtures. Tub, tile and porcelain refinishers are often less expensive than purchasing new.
• Repair noisy or leaky toilets and faucets. Clean faucets filter screens for a nice even flow.

When purchasing a home it is important that major renovations had a building permit issued when they were completed. This ensures that your home was safely built according to state, county and city ordinances.

Schaumburg Illinois has one of the best park districts around offering services for residents of all ages. This includes sports, exercise classes, pools and much more. Do you own an airplane? Schaumburg has its own airport for the recreational aviation lover.

Schaumburg is a great place to live so take a look at our listings now!