Mark Roncone's answers on Trulia Voiceshttp://www.trulia.com/profile/markroncone/The latest answers submitted by Mark Roncone to questions asked on Trulia Voicesen-usHello ! I purchased a home in Montgomery, Illinois in November of 2006. At that time, the listing stated NOhttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Hello_I_purchased_a_home_in_Montgomery_Illinois-153602Answer by Mark Roncone: What is the name of your subdivision? Have you contacted the attorney that handled your closing?Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:36:55 PSTHi I am looking for a house located at 3306 madison in bellwood ilhttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Hi_I_am_looking_for_a_house_located_at_madison_in-169817Answer by Mark Roncone: Trinity, The home at 3306 Madison in Bellwood is not currently listed for sale with a Realtor.Thu, 8 Oct 2009 07:51:02 PDTBolingbrook and Plainfield have some nice sized homes for the money, however, I feel that the value of the homes will never really increase. Any?http://www.trulia.com/voices/Market_Conditions/Bolingbrook_and_Plainfield_have_some_nice_sized_ho-169441Answer by Mark Roncone: We all hope things will start to turn around soon but no one knows for sure when it will happen. Home prices are very attractive now and I think that 4-5 years from now they will be better. Unfortunately there are no guarantees.Tue, 6 Oct 2009 08:05:07 PDTBolingbrook and Plainfield have some nice sized homes for the money, however, I feel that the value of the homes will never really increase. Any?http://www.trulia.com/voices/Market_Conditions/Bolingbrook_and_Plainfield_have_some_nice_sized_ho-169441Answer by Mark Roncone: Chicago_rob, I think you may feel differently 10 years from now. How long do plan to stay in the home you are looking to purchase? There are a lot of great values everywhere right now. I would be happy to help!Tue, 6 Oct 2009 07:31:46 PDTIs a verbal agreement to a real estate agent binding in selling our house, no papers were signed only pictures taken.?http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/Is_a_verbal_agreement_to_a_real_estate_agent_bind-169455Answer by Mark Roncone: Deb, I don’t believe it is. I would suggest talking more with that agent and explain why you have changed your mind.Tue, 6 Oct 2009 07:41:10 PDTWhat is the biggest tool your company gives you with promoting and expanding your business?http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/What_is_the_biggest_tool_your_company_gives_you_wi-169045Answer by Mark Roncone: Mary Jo, Brand! Nobody Sells More Real Estate Than RE/MAX! Website & Internet leads! Remax.com is one of the top 10 most visited real estate websites.Tue, 6 Oct 2009 07:37:53 PDTAre agents more motivated today for $ cash intensives?http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/Are_agents_more_motivated_today_for_cash_intensi-168288Answer by Mark Roncone: Rod, I am not motivated by an incentive offered from the seller to the selling agent. I show homes that meet my client’s needs and wants. It is my responsibility to help them find the right home. When I do that, I get paid from the seller at closing and that is a win-win for everyone involved!Mon, 5 Oct 2009 11:14:14 PDTQuestion removedhttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Using_Trulia/removed-138719Answer by Mark Roncone: Thank you for responding quickly and all of your help is greatly appreciated!Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:01:06 PDTHow much, on average, have home prices declined in 60540 in the last year? 5%, 10%, 20%? More?http://www.trulia.com/voices/Market_Conditions/How_much_on_average_have_home_prices_declined_in-116116Answer by Mark Roncone: Good question Miki! According to Trulia, 60540 is down 17.5% year over year. Please click the link below and it will take you directly to the webpage on Truila. Have a great day!Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:21:19 PDTDo I have to have a lawyer if I'm buying "as is property"?http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Do_I_have_to_have_a_lawyer_if_I_m_buying_as_is_pr-99199Answer by Mark Roncone: Always, it is well worth the few hundred dollars!Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:41:19 PDTI have quite a few houses in the suburbs that I want to look at. How do I go about doing that on short notice?http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/I_have_quite_a_few_houses_in_the_suburbs_that_I_wa-103691Answer by Mark Roncone: I am out in the Naperville area. 630-212-1118 or mroncone@remax.netThu, 26 Mar 2009 21:35:08 PDTBuyers often say that they are holding off buying because they are waiting for the market to bottom out. Ihttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Buyers_often_say_that_they_are_holding_off_buying_-95257Answer by Mark Roncone: I guess the only way we will know for sure is when things continue to go up.Thu, 5 Mar 2009 07:06:20 PSTQuestion removedhttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/removed-66331Answer by Mark Roncone: A Realtor could have done all of this for you and it would not have cost you one penny. I hope it goes well for you!Tue, 4 Nov 2008 18:25:38 PSTARE THESE AGENTS NUT???????http://www.trulia.com/voices/Quality_of_Life/ARE_THESE_AGENTS_NUT_-64882Answer by Mark Roncone: Jim, I agree! I don’t think that this is a place to be discussing politics. This is a REAL ESTATE website.Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:44:49 PDTThis house is FSBO. How do I list it?http://www.trulia.com/voices/Using_Trulia/This_house_is_FSBO_How_do_I_list_it_-63403Answer by Mark Roncone: Karen, You can list it on postlets.com for free. Let me know if I can help you with anything else.Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:28:31 PDTIs this still available? Is there an e-mail address to contact the seller?http://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/Is_this_still_available_Is_there_an_e_mail_addre-62448Answer by Mark Roncone: Lisa, Do you know the address for the lot? I clicked on the link and there was no address available.Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:11:12 PDTWhen you buy new construction do you usually hire your own home inspection as well as a laywer? Thank you Ihttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/When_you_buy_new_construction_do_you_usually_hire_-62374Answer by Mark Roncone: Jen, I always recommend that my clients use an attorney for a real estate transaction. Having a home inspection done is usually a very good idea as well.Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:52:48 PDTHas the price of homes in Lake Holiday, somoanuk il decrease by 14%?http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/Has_the_price_of_homes_in_Lake_Holiday_somoanuk_i-57405Answer by Mark Roncone: Jeanne, I can help you determine your homes current market value. If you are interested, please contact me at 630-553-4317 or mroncone@remax.net.Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:45:20 PDT320 N spring st. Elgin, ILhttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/_N_spring_st_Elgin_IL-56446Answer by Mark Roncone: The listing expired on 7/17/2008. It did not sell.Sun, 7 Sep 2008 11:59:12 PDTAre there any community or town regulations on the ownership (number or size/breed) of dogs in Yorkville ?http://www.trulia.com/voices/Quality_of_Life/Are_there_any_community_or_town_regulations_on_the-56408Answer by Mark Roncone: Sharon, Click on the link below it will take you right to animal restrictions page for Yorkville IL. Please look me up if you need any help finding a home here in Yorkville. Have a great day!Sun, 7 Sep 2008 06:02:24 PDTWould you rather see a 3.5% commission on a condo (upgraded cookie cutter) or a lower price?http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/Would_you_rather_see_a_commission_on_a_condo_u-55852Answer by Mark Roncone: Kpuff, Right now buyers have tons of choices. It is my opinion that if you are offering the best "deal" for the buyers (not the Realtors) you will have a better chance of selling your home. I hope it works out well for you.Tue, 2 Sep 2008 18:47:10 PDTHas anyone had as much trouble posting their listings with Trulia as I have?http://www.trulia.com/voices/Using_Trulia/Has_anyone_had_as_much_trouble_posting_their_listi-55066Answer by Mark Roncone: Lauralee, I can help. Give me a call.Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:11:31 PDTWhat are the advantages of a short sale-? If bank gives price range to buyer do they accept a lower price?http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/What_are_the_advantages_of_a_short_sale_If_bank-54790Answer by Mark Roncone: Jen, I would like to help! Are you working with a Realtor?Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:14:50 PDTWill two bedroom condos appreciate more and sell better than one bedroom condos on the near north side of?http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Will_two_bedroom_condos_appreciate_more_and_sell_b-53760Answer by Mark Roncone: Ryan, My opinion is that it will always be easier to sell at 2 bedrooms.Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:35:27 PDTwhat garbage service would I use at 913 Tamer Ln in Glenview IL 60025?http://www.trulia.com/voices/General_Area/what_garbage_service_would_I_use_at_Tamer_Ln_in_G-53959Answer by Mark Roncone: Try going to this link or calling 847 724-1700. http://www.glenview.il.us/about/community_links.shtmlThu, 21 Aug 2008 10:33:23 PDTThe broker and listing agent are unwillingly to make the property accessible to our trusted realtor.http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/The_broker_and_listing_agent_are_unwillingly_to_ma-52384Answer by Mark Roncone: Brad, Good morning! Would you mind sharing the address? Maybe I can help.Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:32:55 PDT