There are over 40,000 Chicago Real Estate Agents

How do you pick a real estate agent in the Chicago Area? Let's Start with qualifications. According to the Council of Residential Specialists (CRS) which is considered the top designation for residential real estate agents, as of 7/25/2007, there are only 1,174 CRS agents in the entire state of Illinois. That certainly narrows it down quite significantly! For CRS Agents with a Barrington or Inverness,IL office address, only 24.

Are they a Real Estate Agent or a Real Estate Broker?

Many people incorrectly think this is the same thing in Illinois which is certainly not correct. Becoming licensed as an Illinois Real Estate Broker requires more then twice the education of a regular Illinois real estate salesperson and for those that qualify and meet the standards, the state of Illinois trusts Real Estate Brokers to open their own office if they wish to take the time to learn how.

Real Estate Agents must hang their real estate salesperson license under a Real Estate Broker and the main reason for this is the minimal amount of real estate education involved.

The reality is, getting a real estate license is not that hard to do and signing up with a franchise as an Independent Contractor has minimal requirements such as joining a local association, paying fees and becoming a REALTOR. Even easier.

There are 24 CRS agents with a Barrington or Inverness business address. Less then half of these can say they are licensed as Illinois Real Estate Brokers.

You Just found two Barrington area Real Estate Brokers that are CRS agents that both work for you.

Paul and Michelle Francis, Brokers,ABR,CRS of Suburban Village Realty work for You

We know what really sells a home and what a great real estate buy is. Years of real estate experience, real estate education and a commitment to our clients insures your best interests are first and foremost. We stay on top of the latest trends in real estate which includes statistical information on what real estate buyers and sellers really want!

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