Larry Shakman of InterMLS Real Estate
Naperville Real Estate Agent & Aurora IL Realtor

The FeaturedHome.com team is led by Larry Shakman of InterMLS Real Estate, a nationwide network of agents. Whether you are purchasing your first home, buying a lot to build on, investing or selling, our more than 25 years of combined experience is there to make the process easier, less stressful and to maximize the dollar value of your purchase or sale. Our entire team is focused on you, our client.

The FeaturedHome.com home buying system is designed to save you time and money. We will only show you homes that match your criteria in the areas in which you are interested. Our system is unique and designed to make sure you see the best new listings as soon as they hit the market so you don't miss out on any great opportunities. The first step is a buyer's consultation where we meet with you, or speak with you by telephone if you are relocating to our area, to determine your needs and what is most important to you in a home and community. There are many things to consider when purchasing a home. A few of those things include:

• Are you looking to purchase a pre-existing home or build your new home?
  We can help you find the perfect pre-existing home, or a great builder with whom to work and will show you all of their models and custom homes. We work closely with the most respected builders in all of the communities we serve.


• How are the school systems rated in the communities you are interested in?
  We will provide you with extensive independent reports on every school system in the areas you are searching for your new home. This will help make your decision easier when considering the needs of your family.


• What are the market conditions?
  Real estate is local and market conditions can differ from one town to the next; in some cases from one subdivision to the next! The FeaturedHome.com team will provide you with the most current information on comparable homes sold in the community so we know how to best position your initial offer. We are experts at negotiating the best possible purchase price due to our knowledge of each community and our experience within that community.


• What are the demographics of each community?
  We will provide you with comprehensive independent information on every community in which you are interested. This information includes per capita income, the demographic breakdown, places of worship, school info, shopping, restaurants and more.

There are many things to consider when purchasing a home and our buyer consultation will touch on all of them to ensure we find you and your family the right home in the right community. We are neighborhood experts in the communities we serve and go the extra mile to get you the information you need to make an informed purchase. You are always in control of the process and the FeaturedHome.com team is here to guide you and help make your purchase a seamless, stress-free home buying experience.

Our "Circle of Service" partners include attorneys, home inspectors, lenders, appraisers and more. We will give you full access to the best providers in the industry. We require that all of our partners put your needs first and foremost and will be available to help you at a moment's notice. In the end, our team will be there to guide you from the first buyers consultation to the moment you're handed the keys to your new home. Of course, it doesn't end there. We are always here to help you in any way we can and will always be just a phone call away. You will feel confident referring us to your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Our business is built on the great referrals you send us and our actions and our service to you will always reflect that philosophy.

The FeaturedHome.com home selling system is equal in its benefits and effectiveness. It is designed to sell your home in the shortest amount of time for the most money. Our prime goal is to help you keep more of your hard-earned equity in your pocket, while selling your home in the shortest time possible. This is accomplished through a comprehensive selling strategy which we go over in depth in our initial seller consultation. There are many things to consider when you are selling a home. A few of those things include:

• Pricing it right from the start
  You have only one opportunity to price your house right the first time. Statistics show that homes priced right from the start sell much faster than homes in which the price is continually adjusted. You are provided a comprehensive Comparative Market Analysis to help you position your home correctly on the market the first time. The importance of this should not be overlooked.


• Staging your home
  This goes back to the old adage "you only get one chance to make a good first impression." Our staging experts will give you invaluable advice on how to stage your home for picky homebuyers. We will show you how to de-clutter, de-personalize, and to stage it like a model. A buyer knows within seconds of entering your home whether it's right for them or not.


• Internet marketing (80% of home buyers are looking for their home online)
  The most important component of marketing your home in the new real estate market is a comprehensive Internet marketing campaign. The FeaturedHome.com team's internet marketing experience is unmatched. Our marketing program includes Realtor.com, FeaturedHome.com, Househunt.com, Broker and Agent e-mail campaigns, broker reciprocity, property panorama and much more. Do not overlook this important aspect of marketing your home.


• InterMLS nationwide listing
  Larry Shakman of InterMLS and the FeaturedHome.com team provide our seller clients with a very unique advantage over other sellers in their market. Along with listing your home in the MLSNI (which is probably the most important aspect of your homes marketing campaign), Larry and the FeaturedHome.com team and InterMLS will list your home in Multiple Listing Services across the nation. This is a huge advantage. It means that all buyer agents across the country who are working with clients relocating to your community will be able to view and show their clients your home. Due to our unique system we are the only broker in the country able to this.

With over 25 years of sales and marketing experience, Larry Shakman - FeaturedHome.com team leader, takes pride in the systems we have and the service we provide to all of our buyer, seller and investor clients. Larry says, "Nothing makes me feel better than the thanks I receive from a buyer or seller who is appreciative of the service we have provided and the hard work we have done. When I get to hand the keys to their new home to buyers or see the look on my seller's faces when they are handed the proceeds of their sale, it makes all the hours and hard work worthwhile. Of course, the referrals we receive from our past clients are also testament to the service we provide and are a great reward as well."

Before getting into real estate Larry owned a media sales company which focused on selling radio and television advertising. His time spent in this business working with many different people and products lends well to his successful real estate business. Larry mentions that he gets so much satisfaction in knowing that the house they help someone buy is going to become a part of the family's history. Their children will grow up there, and many memories will be made there. "I feel like I'm really making a difference in people's lives. I think to be really successful you have to love what you do, and I am thankful that I can say I do."

Larry has been a perennial sales leader at InterMLS, selling tens of millions of dollars in real estate, receiving numerous awards, and helping people fulfill their dreams. Larry is also a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR) and a JustListed Certified Professional.

We thank you for taking the time to find out about FeaturedHome.com. Larry Shakman and his team welcome your call anytime at 630-921-0611 or you can e-mail Larry directly at LarryShakman@aol.com. If you are out of state please feel free to call toll free at 1-888-843-9401. A partial list of some of the services we provide, types of clients we work with and properties available is below.

• Sellers
• Buyers
• Investors
• Renters
• New Construction Homes
• Pre Existing Homes
• Relocation Services
• Property Management
• Rent-To-Own
• Lots
• Custom Homes
• Luxury Properties
• Lake Front Properties
• Condominiums
• Multi-Family Properties
• Commercial