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Lisa Finks, Lourdes Arencibia and Carolyn Duris are independently licensed Compass agents who collaborate. Each represents her own clients.

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Compass Concierge on Chicago’s North Shore

August 30, 2019 by Lisa Finks Leave a Comment

Now available on Chicago’s North Shore! Get funding to front the costs for improvements that increase the value of your home!

Lisa Finks & Lourdes Arencibia are your Compass Concierge experts for Chicago's North Shore. We will ensure you make smart improvements in the most economical way to increase the value of your home on Chicago's North Shore.

Lisa & Lourdes are pleased to bring you Compass Concierge, a game-changing program for home sellers on the North Shore and throughout Chicago.

Preparing for Market:

Getting your home ready for market can seem overwhelming with a long “to-do” list and an even larger hit to the wallet!  We’re here to take the sting out of getting ready for market with this exclusive program for home sellers.

Imagine a pain-free prep period. . .

We can enroll you in the Compass Concierge program so that all costs associated with making improvements to increase the value of your home are fronted by Compass.  You simply pay Compass back at closing, no fees or interest!

Not sure what improvements to make? We’ve got you covered!! As experts in using this program, Lisa & Lourdes will also ensure you make smart choices in the most economical way possible. Today’s buyers have definite expectations and we understand how best to appeal to them. Influenced by HGTV and conditioned by social media (yet short on time and cash), buyers consequently want and need move-in ready homes. The Concierge program helps position your home to meet these expectations.

Reach out to book a free Compass Concierge consultation so we can recommend top improvements to boost your home’s value.

The Nuts and Bolts:

Wondering who will do the work? We tap into our extensive network of top quality vendors to get everything done, Or feel free to use your own trusted folks!  Concierge covers improvements such as staging, repairs, cleaning, landscaping and renovations, up to approximately 3% of your list price!

When to start? Now is a great time! The North Shore housing market begins early, usually right after Super Bowl Sunday. As a result, it’s a great time to start talking and thinking about how to prepare to sell your home.  Also, starting now leaves plenty of time pre- and post-holiday to get the work done!

Finally, you can learn more about Compass Concierge here.

Reach out! We’d love to help unlock the potential of your home!

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