Lyn Sims

"Broker Associate, 24+ years experience"
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Lyn Sims, in 60193, 60194, 60169
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About Me
Real estate broker working the Schaumburg IL area and surrounding communties. Currently over 24+ years experience in the NW Chicagoland Suburbs. My motto: Buyers buy smart - pay less - get better terms! Sellers sell faster and sell for more! My consumer orientated website offers help for both buyers and sellers. Direct MLS Search, School Inforation and Scores, Community Highlights, Mortgage Calculator, Selling Advice, Home Inspection Tips and lots, lots more!

Looking forward to helping you with one of your most important investments!
Testimonials
"You want your house sold? Lyn's the person to call there's no messing around, no razzle-dazzle that she can't do, give her the job and it's done!"
T.B., Schaumburg IL Fri Feb 1
"Lyn is a "can do" person that makes you feel good about the whole process of selling your home. From the very beginning we felt so comfortable with her and had great confidence in her experience and knowledge of the market. After our first meeting with her, we knew she was the agent for us. She guided us through the whole process with helping us with presentation and never letting us loose hope, even in these difficult times with the market. She was always coming up with fresh, new, and innovative marketing techniques to stimulate interest and market our place. She always kept you well informed on what was happening in our area with updates on listings and sales. You could not ask for a more knowledgeable, and dedicated agent than Lyn Sims. You always knew she was there for you with good advice and the knowledge that she was always looking out for your best interest. When we had a problem, she was the one we knew if we called her, she would come up with a very workable solution. We have now closed, but we will always value her professionalism and friendship and would recommend her to all our friends."
J.B. and S.B., Schaumburg IL Mon Mar 31
"Lyn went beyond the call of duty and got my home sold and closed in this tough market!"
L.H., Schaumburg IL Wed Apr 2
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Consideringb…, Just Looking in northwest suburbs

Can anyone tell me info on Hawthorn Estates in Schaumburg?

Asked Tue Jul 15 2008, 13:11 by Consideringb…  -  Schaumburg  -  Home Buying  -  8 answers
Lyn Sims answered:
Thanks for your comment. It is not a code of ethics violation to suggest to a buyer that they would work with a realtor in the area that they want to purchase in. I think that you are being a little 'thin skinned'. I personally would not work with someone out of the area & that is what I stated - a suggestion from me - that is not unethical but simply practical. You've given your entire family history that I am sure the buyer is not interested in. The buyer is interested in Hawthorn Estates remember? - Tue Jul 22 2008, 13:45
Just a suggestion but I think you should work with someone familiar with the area you want to live in. The rep from Hawthorn Estates is from Berwyn. Lots of great info & homes available when you want to start moving ahead available on my site. - Mon Jul 21 2008, 08:31
The final phase of the Walden condo conversion. They offer very nice units with marble countertops, etc. on renovated units. The buildings to the west are the 1st homes transformed from rental units many years ago. Very clean buildings with nice ammenities & underground parking. Prices in Hawthorn Estates range from $147,000 for a 1BR to $184,000 for a 2BR. Why not investigate the entire Schaumburg area to investigate what your purchase price has to offer? There are alot of great areas that I can show you or you can do the MLS tour with homes available in your price range (you didn't mention that). - Wed Jul 16 2008, 05:38
K, Just Looking in

My mom is looking for a foreclosure or pre-foreclosure home in the ParkWood subdivision in Elgin. It needs

Asked Mon Jun 16 2008, 09:55 by K  -  60120  -  Home Buying  -  4 answers
Lyn Sims answered:
Nice neighborhood. I am not sure if there are any available in such a unique circumstance (foreclosures aren't in all areas). Please send me your information & I could gladly forward what is available or put your Mom into the "buyer search" for when things come on the market she would be notified immediately. - Tue Jun 17 2008, 05:50
Gabrielle, Home Buyer in Schaumburg

My family is looking for a house(not townhome)thats is $250,000 or less. Is that possible to find?

Asked Sun May 25 2008, 18:59 by Gabrielle  -  Schaumburg  -  Home Buying  -  5 answers
Lyn Sims answered:
You are looking on the east side of town in which the average prices are higher than $250,000.

http://activerain.com/blogsview/478255/I-ve-got-Homes
Link to my blog that shows homes under $225,000 in Schaumburg. - Mon May 26 2008, 06:12
Tracy, Home Buyer in 60160

Can buyer back out of a signed contract because the homeowner's insurance is higher than they thought?

Asked Wed May 14 2008, 08:08 by Tracy  -  60160  -  Home Selling  -  8 answers
Lyn Sims answered:
That sounds very reasonable to me ($474) so I think your next bet is to call your attorney & have them contact the buyer. That is not excessive for a home with a reasonable amount of internal coverage for personal items. If the buyer wants out though, there is really no way to force him to buy. You can sue him for damages but by the time the attorneys fees are paid, what will you have? Your realtor can't remember whether you have earnest money or not? Flake is an understatement! Your earnest money is the only amount really available for damages. At least you did the smart thing & made your new purchase subject to the mobile home closing. At least you won't have 2 homes! It could be worse being out the $$ for the inspection & loan application. What's your attorney doing? - Wed May 14 2008, 11:06
I have not hear the problem of "cost of the insurance" as being a situation. I have heard that some insurance companies will not insure some homes based on updates, etc. Older homes not having updated electric, etc. some carriers will not insure under those circumstances. They also do a CLUE report which makes you insurable or not. Hope that helps! - Wed May 14 2008, 10:18
Tracy, Home Buyer in 60160

What does it mean when a listing says no disclosures and or no surveys provided?

Asked Sun Mar 9 2008, 16:28 by Tracy  -  60160  -  Home Buying  -  6 answers
Lyn Sims answered:
This sounds like a foreclosure or estate sale. In the state of IL the owner of the house provides the Sellers Disclosure. If there is no "owner", like a bank entitiy or an attorney working for a trust, no disclosure is needed/provided by law. No survey is provided for the same reason, the "seller" does not want to give notice to fence lines, etc for the house. Even though the bank is the owner, they are a business entity that has never lived in the house or cannot provide much factual information on the house or lot lines. These homes are usually as-is so a disclosure & survey can be the least of your problems! Better get a preinspection of the home before you buy it. Make sure you know what you are getting yourself into first! - Wed May 14 2008, 10:24
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My Listings
378 Heather Ct, Schaumburg, IL 60193 378 Heather…
$168,500
2 br  1.0 ba Listing Web Site
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Specialties
Residential Homes, including condos, townhomes, etc.
Foreclosures, REO
Relocation
Experience
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Broker Associate for RE/MAX Suburban
Began my real estate career in 1983 and joined RE/MAX in 1989. Currently that's 24 years experience in the Northwest Suburbs.
May 1989—present
Certifications & Awards
Broker Associate, Buyers Agent, Senior Specialist, RE/MAX Hall of Fame, RE/MAX 100% Club.

Member of the newly formed MRED Multiple Listing Service which encompasses Northern Illinois.
Interests
RE/MAX and I are sponsors for the Children's Miracle Network.
Kevlar Vests for our Police Dogs.
Locks of Love Hair Donations of which I donated 10 inches of my own hair in December 2006.
Helping our Heroes - Raises money for the Illinois Military Personnel in financial distress due to deployment in Iraq or elsewhere.

Personally I like dogs, horses, traveling to faraway places.
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