| WHY LIST WITH BUFFY TILLITT & ASSOCIATES?
 1. We can help you set a reasonable price for your home... If you price your home too high you don't put it on the market you take it off the market. At the same time, there is no reason to sell a home for less than it is actually worth! We can guide you to the right price. This will result in a quicker sales with less inconvenience to you.
2. We can advertise your home... We advertise in 4 different modes to provide the best exposure for your property-newsprint, radio, internet website, and yard signs. In fact most buyers who call us as a result of one of our advertising modes, end up buying a different home than the one on which they called! We have more buyers walk through our doors or call us than any other office in town. Our many daily contacts with a variety of buyers means the exposure for your house is wider than with any other realtor.
3. We can screen clients... When you put a for sale by owner sign in your yard, you are opening your home at all hours to all lookers. To prevent curiosity seekers and make sure the home is shown by appointment this job is better handled by us. We also show clients who are looking in your price range--not a totally different price range.
4. We can negotiate a price with the buyer... No matter how easy it may seem, both buyers and sellers need "space" and an intermediary who can negotiate a price with room for pressure relief and allow an amicable settlement of price and terms for both buyer and seller.
5. We can help buyers obtain financing... Selling a home is only 1/2 our job. Without finances, it usually isn't sold. Even though rates are low, options are getting more and more complicated. We specialize in financing and helping that buyer who really wants your home get the loan they can qualify for so that the purchase can go forward in a timely manner.
6. We can handle necessary closing details and disclosures... According to Illinois law, Real estate sales have several required disclosures which for sale by owners may not be aware of. Also we provide necessary contracts to protect you, and can order inspections required for the closing as well as title work, and act as a liason between attorneys, bankers, and owners.
WHY BUY A HOME THROUGH BUFFY TILLITT & ASSOCIATES?
1. We have the largest selections of listings in the area!... Because we work hard to do the best job, many sellers have placed their home in our inventory. We have first hand knowledge of this inventory, and can explain to you all facets of the homes we are selling in a truthful and honest manner.
2. We specialize in financing... We can guide you through the process of getting your first mortgage, or assist you to obtain the best terms on a move-up mortgage. We consider the sale of the home only half our job. We also are serious about helping you get financed and will pursue that result.
3. We have vast knowledge of the area... All our Realtors are lifetime residents of the area, active in community and business organizations and interested in making Beardstown a better place to live.
4. We are interested in serving you... Our customers are important to us. Your needs and wishes in a home are also important to us. We make sure that this is evident to you and want to provide the best service possible to YOU. We are here to help you!
THE STAFF...
Buffy Tillitt & Associates Real Estate is the number one realtor in Beardstown and the surrounding area. The agency is a proud member of the Beardstown Chamber of Commerce.
Buffy Tillitt-Pratt is the broker and owner of Buffy Tillitt & Associates. She is a bi-lingual, licensed real estate broker, G.R I., State certified residential appraiser, and holds numerous civic and business positions, i.e., Director of First State Bank of Beardstown, Director of United Way of Beardstown, 97-98 President of JARR Realtors, VP of Beardstown Rotary, Past President of The Beardstown Ladies, Past Preident of St Alexius Parish Pastoral Council, past member of working group of Governor Edgar's Committee of the Status of Women in Illinois. Her hobbies include weight training, running, and enjoying watching her son play sports.
Carla Savage is a Realtor Associate at BTA for the past 19 years, and a licensed agent for the past 24 years. As a licensed agent, she has taken several advanced courses on business law, appraising, and realtor ethics. Carla is active in the Beardstown Emblem Club and CC Riders horse ridng club. Her hobby is showing horses and enjoying granddaughter, Katie.
Reta Mary Tillitt is a retired Realtor Associate at BTA, and fills in as a pesonal assistant for the staff, and has had business experience totaling 63 years. She is active in the community in St. Alexius Altar Society and Choir, past member of Beardstown Theatrical Society, and Beardstown Community Choir. Her hobbies include fishing and restoring and selling antiques.
Jamie Paul is the newest team member of Buffy Tillitt Associates being the office secretary. She enjoys meeting new clients and customers with a smile and helpful personality.
Teri Tippey is a team member of Buffy Tillitt Associates being the web designer, doing all the behind-the-scenes stuff. Teri's hobbies include web design, writing music, motorcycle riding, fishing, and she loves to learn new things.
WE ARE A TEAM.....
WE WORK AS A TEAM...
WE WILL SHARE OUR KNOWLEDGE, OUR CONTACTS, AND OUR EXPERTISE ...TO MAKE BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME AN EASY MOVE FOR YOU! |
