Not Your Typical Realtors. Not Your Typical Realtors Bio. The McLaughlin Team, Your Realtors Next Door Colleen & Michael McLaughlin www.chicagolandhomes4u.com~ Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage~14225 S 95th Ave., Ste 451,Orland Park, IL 60462~ 708.606.2881 (colleen) 708.606.2978(mike) You loathe typical real estate agent bios. Don't worry, we do too. They're like cardboard -- stiff, bland, and identical to every other bio out there. Instead of boasting ad nauseum about awards and accomplishments you're not interested in, We're taking the novel approach of actually giving you what you want -- real answers to questions you're probably wondering right now. Will you return my calls and emails? Yes. Without question. We realize this is one of the major frustrations the general public has with dealing with agents. We get dozens of calls and emails daily, and we work hard to reply as quickly as possible. I've met many Realtors who are Jerks. Are you guys? Depends on who you ask. If you ask certain agents who have stood between our clients and their real estate goals, they'll probably say "yes". A handful of people think we leave golden footprints in the sand. Those are the two extremes, and most people's opinion falls somewhere in the middle. Here's what we can tell you: We're honest and candid. We take pride in being approachable and friendly and if you need a quick real estate brain, or a strong dose of honesty, you're in the right place. Loyalty to family, clients, and friends is our core values. Want to really find out if we're JERKS? Mess with one of those people. Do you have experience doing exactly what I need? Until you tell us what you need, there is no way of knowing. These are "strong suits" of ours: ? Advice in Prepping for Sale ? Estates Sales with family issues ? First Time Home Buyer Education ? Investment Property 2- 12 unit options ? Dealing with tricky or unique property ? Selling Expired listings If your goal or situation isn't represented on that list, don't worry. Contact us anyway. If we can't help, we can get you referred to an another agent who can. What kind of work are you really good at? On a personal level, I'm pretty good at cooking (I make a mean Pot of Soup and of course corned beef!) and I'm not too shabby at acting and singing (nowadays just in the shower). Mike is an avid golfer (almost hit a hole in one the other day!) and he's a great DIY'er (he's replaced kitchens, baths, finished a basement or two, but says he's getting too old for that). On a professional level, here are the skill-sets that we've developed over the years: ? Listening. Unfortunately, it's a lost art these days. ? Knowing when to say NO ? Market place understanding ? Social Media Marketing Savvy ? Pricing, also a lost art, by not using a "Zestimate" ? Negotiating the best deal for our buyers ? Negotiating the best deal for our sellers What do clients think of you? For a complete view of our 60+ Reviews go to https://www.zillow.com/profile/colleenmclaughlin/ Quick Snapshot of Us ? I've been in Real Estate for over 19 years, first as a paralegal for Real Estate Attorney, then as Broker in 2008, then as Managing Broker, now as Kick Your Butt Broker! ( I still currently hold managing broker licensing but choose to sell instead of minding the zoo) ? In 2018 we closed 7. 5 million dollars in sales ? Mike has worked in multiple positions in education for over 25 years. From Coach to Principal, Mike is the disciplinarian. After getting license in 2014, Mike brings his unique set of skills to the real estate world. He never shies away from a challenge. ? Together, we have bought and sold our home 4 times and own / manage 3 rental income properties.