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Tony Brust, Real Estate Professional in Pekin, IL

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Tony Brust

"Helping make a house Your NEW Home"

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Agent at Jim Maloof/Realtor

Locations:

Pekin, Peoria, Bartonville, Marquette Heights, Creve Coeur

Web sites:

My Web site, Pekin Listing Team, My Blog

Profile Link:

http://www.trulia.com/profile/TonyBrust/

Overview

Listings (1)

Q&A (48)

Resume

Blog

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Experience:

Owner for Brust Distributing Inc. January 1990—November 2007
I was the co-owner and sales manager for 18 years. We grew the company from $25,000 a…

Specialties:

What is a Buyer Representative?
An Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) represents the buyer who is purchasing property in a real estate transaction. What is a Buyer Representative?

An Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) represents the buyer who is purchasing property in a real estate transaction. Research by the National Association of REALTORS has shown that when a buyer's representative is used, the prospective buyer found a home faster and examined more properties than consumers who did not use a buyer's representative.

The buyer's representative works for, and owes fiduciary responsibilities to, the real estate buyer and has buyer's best interests in mind throughout the entire real estate process. A buyer's representative will:

Evaluate the specific needs and wants of the buyer and locate properties that fit their exact specifications.
Assist the buyer in determining the amount that they can afford (pre-qualify), and show properties in that price range and locale.
Assist in viewing properties -- accompany the buyer on the showings, or preview the properties on behalf of the buyer to insure that the identified specifications are met.
Research the selected properties to identify any problems or issues to help the buyer make an informed decision prior to making an offer to purchase the property.
Advise the buyer on structuring an appropriate offer to purchase the selected property.
Present the offer to the seller's agent and the seller on the buyer's behalf.
Negotiate on behalf of the buyer to help obtain the identified property -- keeping the buyer's best interests in mind.
Assist in securing appropriate financing for the selected property.
Provide a list of potential qualified vendors (e.g. movers, attorneys, carpenters, etc.) if these services are needed.
Most importantly, fully-represent the buyer throughout the real estate transaction.

Why you should use an ABR!

Why should you look for the ABR designation before looking for a home? These three letters after a REALTOR's name tell you that you will be working with buyer representative who is committed to your best interests. The ABR Designation is awarded by REBAC to those REALTORS who have met the specific educational and experiential criteria needed to provide the high level quality service required by REBAC (Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council). ... show more

Certifications
& Awards:

Realtor, ABR, e-PRO

Interests:

woodworking, poker, motorcycles, Harley Davidson

About:

After running a successful business for 18 years, as a Wynn Oil Company distributor and servicing 42 counties in Illinois, I have decided to bring my business ... show more

Listings (1) »

1 results

901 Brighton Ave
$184,850

4 br 2 ½ ba 2,392 sqft

Single-Family Home

Recent Q&A »

Is this still for sale?

Asked Thu Nov 19 2009, 16:24 by Katie - Property Q&A in Washburn - 1 answer

Tony Brust answered:

Katie;

It is still on the market for sale. Price is still $157,000. It is listed as a residential - income property, If you would like to see it or have me send you the MLS shet, please let me know or send an email to 215Oak@TonyBrust.com for the MLS Sheet

Tony - Fri Nov 20 2009, 04:18

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