You can feel confident that whether it's pricing your home, qualifying the purchaser, negotiating a contract, lining up financing, coordinating the closing, displaying the latest advertising techniques or just explaining the entire process ... you can always rely on Lyn's ability to guide you thru the whole process!

Above all, you'll know Lyn has the confidence and the experience to get the job done!

• Social Media Agent
• Lyn knows the Northwest Market and shares what she observes regularly with her readership in her Market Graphs so you can make an informed local real estate decision getting a good feel for our marketplace.
• Gives you market advantage using the newest innovative Advertising Techniques including video tours, widgets, QR codes, blogs and interactive flyers to give your home the unique exposure it deserves on the internet.
• 'Google this address' and your home is found by buyers immediately searching the area on Lyn's mobile search.
• Nationally syndicated author for real estate consumer information
• You can be secure in the knowledge that Lyn comes highly recommended with testimonials (below)
• Referrals
• Experience
• Buyer Brokerage, Relocation Services, Foreclosures, REO
• You can be assured of Lyn's Dedication and Commitment always being a 'full time' agent
• Proven Results - working with one of the top offices in the area. Please see our Market Results in surrounding towns.
• Integrity
• Professionalism

The bottom line for you as a seller is more money in your pocket and a smooth transition to your new location.

The bottom line for you as a buyer is saving money with a better purchase price and having a savvy negotiator!

         Working with one of the largest and most successful firms in the area, Lyn can give you the greatest competitive advantage whether buying or selling!

         Lyn's website is one of the top 30 RE/MAX agent websites in the Northern Illinois Region for 2011 thru 2006 (Hey there's 2500 total agents). This brings in more buyer traffic for your home.  As of December 2011 it is #9.

         You will have confidence that with over 25 years experience, Lyn knows how to negotiate the best price for you in today's market. 

         Earning a Brokers designation has provided Lyn with the advanced marketing knowledge required to sell homes faster, and for more money in today's competitive marketplace.

         You have the assurance that Lyn has been working hard right in your Northwest Suburban neighborhood year after year - full time.

         You need a competitive advantage!  Being with one of the largest and most successful firms in the area, Lyn can deliver that in this tough market.  Gone are the days when homes 'sell themselves'.

         You deserve effectiveness!  While other companies are barely holding their market share, we are outproducing our competitors year after year!  Within the Northwest Suburban Market Area (MRED) for 2011, RE/MAX had 21% of market share!  That's approximately 1 out of every 4 homes in the area were sold by us - no one comes close to our results!    DuPage County Results    Kane County Results

RE/MAX just won the J.D. Powers & Associates Award for 2011 offering best service for home selling experience and home buyer segments. 

Just in the Bartlett Area alone, RE/MAX has 35% of market share!  That's over 1 out of every 3 homes sold there!  Here's the Bartlett results!

See the results for Streamwood                    See the results for Hanover Park

See the results for Elgin 

IF YOU WANT TO BUY .....  LYN WILL .....

• Show you how it's possible to buy a home with little or no down payment or down payment assistance.
• Explain your buying strategies for Foreclosures, Short Sales and regular transactions.
• Explain Illinois license law concerning broker disclosure and whom the Realtor will represent.  Explain Buyers Agency.
• Show you how it is possible to buy a home with poor credit or past financial trouble.
• Show you what loan amount you can qualify for.
• Explain the various forms of financing that are possible.
• Help you get the lowest interest rate on your mortgage.
• Give you an accurate estimate of the total cash required to purchase a home.
• Show you homes in any neighborhood of your choice.
• Show you any home available regardless of which real estate company has it listed or advertised.
• Explain the entire buying process so you won't have any surprises along the way.
• Write and explain purchase documents before you sign anything.
• Help you obtain a mechanical home inspection of the property if you desire.
• Walk through the home with you prior to settlement.
• Provide you with information on the schools, park district and transportation for the area(s) you are considering.
• Keep you informed all along the way.
• Keep in touch after the sale.

IF YOU WANT TO SELL .....  LYN WILL ......

• Explain the entire process.
• Explain my comprehensive marketing plan to you and the special tools that will be employed to gain a competitive advantage.
• Prepare a customized analysis of your homes value based on recent sales, homes now for sale and special features your home offers.
• Share proven tips and techniques that will help your home sell quickly and for the most money possible.
• Explain how my marketing plan is designed to keep you informed of all activities to sell your home.
• Place information about your home through our multiple listing services.
• Promptly present and advise you on all contracts.
• Provide a cash net proceeds estimate with all offers to purchase.
• Explain the closing process so you have an accurate estimate of the cash you have (or need) at settlement.
• Work to ratify a mutually acceptable, completed offer-to-purchase and give you a signed copy.
• Keep you informed from contract ratification to closing.
• Help you find a new home anywhere in the country through our free relocation service.

"Having put two homes on the market in what is possibly the worst home sales market in recent history, Lyn showed tremendous creativity in the entire sales process for my homes. She advised me prior to marketing my homes as to what would be needed to make the homes attractive for sale. Throughout the process she showed extraordinary knowledge in my target market. Lyn was very open and honest in realizing my expectations. She was always available for strategic discussions and easing my anxiety. I would highly recommend Lyn as your Real Estate Agent. If you're willing to follow her advise, you won't be disappointed."   - E.K., formerly of Hoffman Estates and Bloomingdale, now getting sunburn in Florida

"Lyn, thank you for your dedication and hard work in making our dream of owning a home finally a reality! Buying a foreclosure was very difficult and nerve-racking (and he isn't kidding). The bank and its broker were very difficult to work with but you came through for us with your experience and dedication. My wife and I love our new home thanks to you. I would definitely recommend you if someone I know needs a good and competent real estate agent. Thanks again!" -J.R., now living in Elgin and has great hardwood floors

"I want to thank you for the excellent service you provided in getting my condo sold. You're fantastic! With the real estate market the way it is now, I'm still elated that things turned out so well.  And, rest assured -- if ever I become aware of someone seeking the services of a good real estate agent, you will receive my heartiest recommendation."    - J.P., formerly of Schaumburg and now in Bartlett

"I would recommend using Lyn Sims as your real estate purchasing agent. Lyn helped me purchase a foreclosed condo and I was very pleased with the service she provided me.  Lyn had experience and knowledge of the foreclosure process and made the process much easier than it could have been.  There was twists and turns through the whole process and Lyn dealt with each issue like a true professional.  The condo association was tough to deal with but Lyn was diligent about getting the information that we needed.  I also used and highly recommend the attorney that Lyn recommended, Steve; he was a great service as well.  I couldn't be happier with my new home and wouldn't have been able to do it without Lyn's help".          - D.C., Cool Condo in Lisle with the pond view

"Lyn is a 'can do' person that makes you feel good about the whole process of selling your home.  From the very beginning we felt so comfortable with her and had great confidence in her experience and knowledge of the market.  After our first meeting with her, we knew she was the agent for us.  She guided us through the whole process with helping us with presentation and never letting us loose hope, even in these difficult times with the market.  She was always coming up with fresh, new, and innovative marketing techniques to stimulate interest and market our place.  She always kept you well informed on what was happening in our area with updates on listings and sales.

You could not ask for a more knowledgeable, and dedicated agent than Lyn Sims. You always knew she was there for you with good advice and the knowledge that she was always looking out for your best interest.  When we had a problem, she was the one we knew if we called her, she would come up with a very workable solution.  We have now closed, but we will always value her professionalism and friendship and would recommend her to all our friends."          J.B. and S.B., formerly of Schaumburg, now in Freeport IL

"Lyn went way beyond the call of duty on my home sale and got the job done in today's tough market!"          L.H., Schaumburg

"You've helped me in so many ways since I started my search for this home. I'll always recommend you to my friends!"         J.D., formerly in Schaumburg, now in Streamwood

"She proved to be knowledgeable and professional every step of the way. She gave expert advice and kept me continually informed."         G.R., Schaumburg

"I appreciated her cheerful, courteous disposition and perseverance in finding new ways to market my home!"         P.H., Wilmette

"She is a hard working and aggressive agent!  We would not hesitate to recommend her to others who are in the market to buy and sell a home!"         P.G., Buffalo Grove

"Purchasing my first home was very exciting for me and I appreciate you being there to guide me through. Thanks so much for all your help!"         C.D., Bloomingdale

"I chose Lyn because she was the neighborhood expert and I had used another out of area broker previously with no success!"         M.K. and N.K, formerly of Hanover Park and now in McHenry

"As a home inspector, I have worked with Lyn for several years now. She has always handled herself in a very professional manner with her clients. It is obvious that Lyn works hard to build a strong rapport with her clients to ensure they find the home that is right for them. It has been a pleasure to work with Lyn and I would highly recommend her as a realtor."    Ed Miehlke, Home Team Inspections