A year ago I listed my home in Lombard, IL with Lincoln-Way. I was interested in both a flat fee listing service, and in doing business with people I knew through association.
Joseph Siwinski is the owner of Lincoln-Way and he is a consummate professional who offers realty and mortgage services in both the state of Illinois and Indiana as well. I knew his wife Annette through MBLO Financing - she provided mortgage and refinancing services to me over 20+ years' time.
I had gone the traditional route to sell my home in 2019 and ended up with a horrible realtor who was not at all responsive to my needs. In fact, she pressured me to accept an offer that I did not want to accept and then financing fell through and I had such a bad experience that I just did not a repeat experience.
So I called Joe at Lincoln-Way and he was nice as pie. I was concerned about the distance between the realty company and my home but they made every accommodation to come to me. In-person, at my home, we discussed the contract, the details of the timeline, contract offers, closing, etc. I had so many questions.
Once I signed the contract, a photographer came to take STUNNING photos. A sign was posted on the lawn, the listing went online on every listing site, and I started getting appointments on an app. I had total control over accepting appointments. My home was under contract within a week - and Joe did assist with the review of the multiple offers that I received.
While they did not actually attend the closing, they supported me through the entire life-cycle of the sale. Don't be fooled here - Lincoln-Way is a FULL SERVICE realty company and they offer an immense set of services for a fraction of the cost of a listing agent. What's more, I never felt pressured, and I felt I had total control over every detail of the listing and sale.
I have since moved out of the Midwest, and so I did not get to utilize Joe's services in finding a new home or obtaining a new mortgage.
Joe and Annette - you have my gratitude - THANK you both! read more