About Me
I am a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty - The Real Estate Center of Illinois. Located in Champaign, IL. I service Champaign County but focus on the following areas:
Champaign, Urbana, Savoy, Tolono, Mahomet, St. Joseph (St. Joe), and Corporate Relocations (Kraft, University of Illinois, Wolfram Research, CN, Carle, Christie, Obiter, Provena, etc.).
I enjoy working with clients that are looking for a professional approach to the real estate transaction. I pride myself on providing and interpreting the local market data for my clients and helping them get the most value whether buying or selling.
I am a graduate of UIUC with a bachelors in Finance. Prior to my career in real estate I worked in Chicago as a vice president in the corporate trust department of USBank.
Champaign, Urbana, Savoy, Tolono, Mahomet, St. Joseph (St. Joe), and Corporate Relocations (Kraft, University of Illinois, Wolfram Research, CN, Carle, Christie, Obiter, Provena, etc.).
I enjoy working with clients that are looking for a professional approach to the real estate transaction. I pride myself on providing and interpreting the local market data for my clients and helping them get the most value whether buying or selling.
I am a graduate of UIUC with a bachelors in Finance. Prior to my career in real estate I worked in Chicago as a vice president in the corporate trust department of USBank.
Testimonials
""My wife and I had been looking for our first house for several months before we met Mark. Most of our searching to that point had been done on the internet or by following 'For Sale' signs posted on street corners. Mark helped us focus our search by finding out what was important to us in a home and did a really great job of guiding the two of us through a pretty competitive house market right through to our closing day. We've been homeowners for over a year now and could not be happier! Thanks Mark!""
Scott & Erin Shaw
Scott & Erin Shaw
""Mark has been my Realtor since January of 2005 when he showed me several fixer-upper houses and guided me through the process of buying a home for the first time. Mark went out of his way to help me buy a property that was far away from the Champaign-Urbana area. After the house rehabilitation was complete Mark helped me sell the house as well. Mark and I are frequently in touch and he is always willing to offer advice and is currently helping me locate and buy a house in the Champaign-Urbana area. I strongly recommend Mark as a Realtor to anyone looking to buy, sell or just looking for real estate advice.""
Tony Piraino Mon Feb 25, 2008
Tony Piraino Mon Feb 25, 2008
""Visiting Champaign/Urbana for only the second time, Mark helped us in one short week learn the neighborhood enough to feel sound in our investment. A former Illini himself, Mark is a great option of any student looking to invest in property, instead of paying rent. Mark has a great depth of knowledge when it comes to houses, and will tell you when you are looking at a Lemon. Go with Mark and I guarantee you will have a nice house, at a nice price.""
James English Mon Jan 8, 2007
James English Mon Jan 8, 2007
""Mark was a pleasure to work with. The whole idea of buying a home seemed to be overwhelming at the start. He made every step much easier. Insight into potential pitfalls and explanations concerning various requirements and procedures were invaluable. By the time of our closing, I realized it was a great asset to have him as a Realtor throughout the process. Our uncertainties were replaced with peace of mind."
Matt & Erica Pike Fri Jun 1, 2007
Matt & Erica Pike Fri Jun 1, 2007
"Thanks for working so hard to get our home sold on Glenn Brooke Rd in Turnberry Ridge. Your knowledge of the area and research you did to determine a competitive price for the house was great and your marketing plan to sell our home proved very successful. You kept our best interest as your priority and knew what we were willing to accept from potential buyers. There were challenging buyers we had to contend with, but you made the process so pleasant and dealt with things very professionally. You will be our Realtor of choice for our next move!"
David & Cheri Gorrell Sat Mar 15, 2008
David & Cheri Gorrell Sat Mar 15, 2008
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Mark Waldhoff CRS, GRI, ePro answered:
It really depends, I'm sure that is what you were wanting to hear :)
It depends on the specific relocation package for the Seller, how long it has been on the market, how much activity they have had, how much or often the price has been lowered and a few more things.
The biggest benefit I've experienced is that relocation companies don't want to own homes.
If you have identified a home that is 'owned' by a relocation company my experience has been that you will be able to negotiate a better sale price than with a typical home owner. (keep in mind, this will vary for every situation).
The drawbacks include a slower negotiation, tons and tons of disclosures and waivers of rights, less contact with the Sellers, and more.
Good luck!
It depends on the specific relocation package for the Seller, how long it has been on the market, how much activity they have had, how much or often the price has been lowered and a few more things.
The biggest benefit I've experienced is that relocation companies don't want to own homes.
If you have identified a home that is 'owned' by a relocation company my experience has been that you will be able to negotiate a better sale price than with a typical home owner. (keep in mind, this will vary for every situation).
The drawbacks include a slower negotiation, tons and tons of disclosures and waivers of rights, less contact with the Sellers, and more.
Good luck!
Mark Waldhoff CRS, GRI, ePro answered:
For the overall size of the home these bedrooms wouldn't really stand out as large or small in Champaign. They seem to fit the 'averages' of room sized for new construction.
If it is new construction, I would make sure they compare well to the neighboring homes. That is what you will be competing against for resale.
Good luck,
If it is new construction, I would make sure they compare well to the neighboring homes. That is what you will be competing against for resale.
Good luck,
Mark Waldhoff CRS, GRI, ePro answered:
"Technically", the lowest offer for this home could be $1...as there is no rule to what you can offer for a property.
If you are seriously interested in purchasing it I'd suggest you get a recommendation/referral for a local Realtor to sit down and talk about the market value and what the expected sale price would be. From there you could formulate an offer that fits your budget and gives you the best chance of buying the home and getting it for the right value.
For what it's worth, this property has been for sale since July of 2008 and is currently listed at $221,500
Good Luck!
If you are seriously interested in purchasing it I'd suggest you get a recommendation/referral for a local Realtor to sit down and talk about the market value and what the expected sale price would be. From there you could formulate an offer that fits your budget and gives you the best chance of buying the home and getting it for the right value.
For what it's worth, this property has been for sale since July of 2008 and is currently listed at $221,500
Good Luck!
Mark Waldhoff CRS, GRI, ePro answered:
Richard,
That home was originally listed about 3 weeks ago, 2/19/09.
That home was originally listed about 3 weeks ago, 2/19/09.
Mark Waldhoff CRS, GRI, ePro answered:
Sorry, forgot to answer the last portion of your question "Is it likely to get reduced".
I filed this form for the 07 tax year with a very basic reason why my assessments were to high and it was reduced. There is no guarantee that it will be reduced, but if the assessment is higher than a recent purchase price I think your odds are very high for reduction.
Also, it doesn't cost anything to file it and it takes very little time.
I filed this form for the 07 tax year with a very basic reason why my assessments were to high and it was reduced. There is no guarantee that it will be reduced, but if the assessment is higher than a recent purchase price I think your odds are very high for reduction.
Also, it doesn't cost anything to file it and it takes very little time.
It's not a difficult process but there are certain times of the year that you can do this. You can find the "official directions" here: http://www.co.champaign.il.us/TREAS/TaxProtest.pdf
Those are VERY basic instructions though. The form you are going to need is the PTAX 230 form here: http://www.co.champaign.il.us/BOR/forms/ptax230.pdf
You'll need to have a reason for your objection, but if you purchased your home in the last 2 years and the assessment is higher than the purchase price you can probably just state that fact and it will be reduced. If you know of comparable sales in your complex that could help as well.
Good luck!
Mark
Those are VERY basic instructions though. The form you are going to need is the PTAX 230 form here: http://www.co.champaign.il.us/BOR/forms/ptax230.pdf
You'll need to have a reason for your objection, but if you purchased your home in the last 2 years and the assessment is higher than the purchase price you can probably just state that fact and it will be reduced. If you know of comparable sales in your complex that could help as well.
Good luck!
Mark
My Listings
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Specialties
I focus on providing my clients with a snapshot of our current real estate market so they can make an informed decision. This info is framed with a description and data regarding what has been going on in the past 3, 6 and 12 months in our local market as a whole and the specific neighborhoods they are interested in.
My clients consist of individuals and families relocating to the Champaign and Urbana (for employers such as the UofI, Carle, Wolfram, Kraft, Amdocs and many more), first-time home buyers, residential new construction, and home sellers looking for an effective marketing plan.
My clients consist of individuals and families relocating to the Champaign and Urbana (for employers such as the UofI, Carle, Wolfram, Kraft, Amdocs and many more), first-time home buyers, residential new construction, and home sellers looking for an effective marketing plan.
Experience
Latest:
Vice President for US Bank
Working in the Corporate Trust Department for US Bank in Chicago, IL I focused on the Secondary Mortgage Market, MBS, ABS, CDOs, CBOs and other securitizations.
August 1998—March 2004
Certifications & Awards
CRS - Certified Residential Specialist
GRI - Graduate, Realtors Institute
ePro - Realtors Technology Certification
Keller Williams Realty - Platinum Award, 2007
Keller Williams Realty - Gold Award, 2006
GRI - Graduate, Realtors Institute
ePro - Realtors Technology Certification
Keller Williams Realty - Platinum Award, 2007
Keller Williams Realty - Gold Award, 2006
Interests
I enjoy a lot of different things but if I had a free day and the weather was perfect you'd find me on the golf course (or at the playground with my 2 daughters!).
I also enjoy watching UofI basketball and football, reading and playing cards
I also enjoy watching UofI basketball and football, reading and playing cards
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