Friday, November 30, 2012

13442 Kerr St.


RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals
Kathy Dames

Office: 815-725-4545
Office: 815-741-5082
Home Fax: 815-741-3189
Website or Mobile:
kdames.illinoisproperty.com/MRD8214925

E-mail: rita@ritaliberatore.com


13442 Kerr Street
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
MLS#: 08214925
Price: $344,900
House Type: 2 Stories
Bedrooms: 5
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
CUSTOM HOME IN DUNMOOR ESTATES. THIS 5 BR/DEN, 3 1/2 BATH HOME HAS IT ALL! HARDWOOD FLRS, 1ST FLR DEN/5TH BR. GOURMET KITCHEN WITH 42" CABINETS, BUILT IN APPLIANCES & GRANITE COUNTERS. LARGE MASTER BEDROOM WITH WHIRLPOOL TUB, SEPARATE SHOWER, DOUBLE SINK VANITY. TWO STORY FAMILY ROOM W/ FIREPLACE. LARGE CORNER LOT, IN GROUND SPRINKLER SYSTEM, BEAUTIFUL PAVER PATIO IN FENCED IN BACKYARD.



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1604 Fieldstone Dr.


RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals
Kathy Dames

Office: 815-725-4545
Office: 815-741-5082
Home Fax: 815-741-3189
Website or Mobile:
kdames.illinoisproperty.com/MRD8086987

E-mail: rita@ritaliberatore.com


1604 Fieldstone Drive #1604
SHOREWOOD, IL 60404
MLS#: 08086987
Price: $108,000
House Type: Condo
Bedrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Beautiful 2 bedroom Ashford model in popular Kipling Estates Country Club community. With pool, clubhouse, exercise facility, tennis courts, ponds, and more! Dramatic Two Story foyer with oak railings. 2 story family room. Master bedroom with volume ceilings & double walk-in-closets and private access to the full bath. Several choice upgrades in the one. Well taken care of and worth you visit.



The information being provided is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All information must be verified by the purchaser.

Listing information courtesy of: RE/MAX ULTIMATE PROFESSIONALS

The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than RE/MAX Northern Illinois are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker Reciprocity thumbnail logo (a little black house) and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers. © 2012 Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. All rights reserved. Information Deemed Reliable but Not Guaranteed. Listing information from this property search is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.


© 2001 - 2012 Reliance Network and RE/MAX Northern Illinois. All rights reserved. US Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994.

RE/MAX Northern Illinois. Each RE/MAX® office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Kathy Dames Real Estate Legacy






Kathy M. Dames Builds Her Real Estate Legacy
               
              Anyone who knows the real estate industry in Will County can’t help but recognize the name Kathy Dames. Not only has she consistently been one of the top realtors in the area since she was licensed in 1984, but she has repeatedly been honored for her success stories in the field of real estate. For more than five years Dames was ranked as the No. 1 Realtor in Will County and she has consistently been in the top 10 since 1992. In 1999, RE/MAX International honored her for sales achievements in closing more transaction slides (311) than any other agent in the entire RE/MAX of Northern Illinois System.
                All of the success in the real estate field initially started as a hobby for Dames, who graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1981 and had positions with several Fortune 500 companies before earning her real estate license. “I started out part-time in the real estate industry while working another job and quickly learned I could not serve two masters,” Dames said. “Real Estate (my clients) was where my heart was.”

Joined RE/MAX in 1986
               
                 Dames began her real estate career with Spring Realty and joined RE/MAX Realty of Joliet in 1986.
                “At first, I was worried because I was around the best in the business at better than those around me, so I stayed at RE/MAX –and at Real Estate. The rest is history.” And the history includes all her other accolades; Dames was the youngest member to be inducted into the RE/MAX International Hall of Fame in 1994 and she has been ranked third among all the RE/MAX agents in the United States for closed transactions sides.
                Dames has also utilized her marketing degree and experience in the real estate field, as she has been personally responsible for marketing such new home communities as Devonshire, Lake Forrest, Cambridge, Olde Mill Crossing, Grand Prairie, Hunt Club, Townhomes on the Lake, Fox Bend, Courtyards of Woodside, Kipling Estates, Courtyards of Kipling Estates, Kipling Townes, Walnut Trails, as well as for the William Ryan homes in River Crossing of Shorewood.
                On the residential side, Dames excels at re-sales. Her yearly sales volume of $40 million plus is mostly derived from re-sale homes and the clients she has served for over 20 years. She credits much of her success to knowing how and where to price and market a home to receive its optimal exposure and value.
                “On the listing/marketing side of real estate it is a team effort between me, the home’s seller and the marketplace,” Dames said “I attempt to keep communication open with my clients and work daily at the successful sale of their home”
                Her superb open communication also plays a role in Dames extensive experience and success with relocations and she has worked with such reputable global relocation managers as Paragon, Cartus, Sirvva and Altair.

Staying Ahead of the Market

                Dames prides herself on understanding the personal and financial importance of buying or selling a home, which has gained her respect and referrals.
                “I pride myself in the fact that many of my clients past and present have referred me to family and friends and co-workers alike. That is the greatest compliment,” she said.
                Dames recognized early the need to service clients who were experiencing the hardships of the distressed real estate market, and in 2009 she earned her Short Sale and Foreclosure Certification (SFR) from the National Association of Realtors. Dames has even taught seminars on effective completion of foreclosure and short sale transactions. With a team of specialized attorneys and organizational processes in place, Dames has closed an amazing 96% of Short Sales obtained, releasing homeowners from this financial burden. 

Other Awards

                Besides Dames’ other achievements and honors, she is also a member of the RE/MAX Platinum Club, Who’s Who in Illinois Real Estate and the RE/MAX 1% Club and has received the Illinois Lifetime Diamond Award. She is also a lifetime achievement winner in the RE/MAX Circle of Legends

Her Next Chapter

                For many years Dames has worked with a well-rounded team, that includes her administrative assistant, Diane Thomas. Dames also utilizes the exceptional internet/technology knowledge of her marketing and web assistant, Allie Arias who is responsible for posting Dames’ larger social networking presence. In addition, Dames relies on the full time assistance from her licensed team member, Sherry Lewandowski. “Sherry is a born sales person who is always in tune with the needs of her clients,” said Dames. “She has been in the industry for over 15 years, concentrating on buyer brokerage and knows DuPage, Will & Kane counties well. She brings a lot of knowledge and energy to my team!”
                However, now Dames has begun to expand her “team” in a much more dramatic way. In February, 2012 she opened her own RE/MAX office, RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals, located in Shorewood, IL (Rte. 59). As Broker/Owner, Dames will oversee the activities of the many licensed realtors affiliate with her new office; instilling her amazing work ethic, sharing her vast wealth of real-estate knowledge, but most importantly Dames, “Helping the real estate agents in my office; establish long-term, mutually-beneficial client relationships built on excellent service and mutual respect.”

Kathy Dames can be reached at (815) 693-8336, or through RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals, 576 Brookforest Ave, Shorewood IL 60404 (815)741-5082.

Monday, November 26, 2012

KATHY DAMES RESUME

Kathy Dames
2488 Lake Forrest Lane - Shorewood, IL, 60404
815.693.8336 - kathymdames@aol.com
Serving Northern Illinois- Specializing in Will, Grundy & DuPage Counties!
Summary:
Broker/owner of RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals. Versatile, resulted oriented real estate agent since 1984. Extensive experience in all areas of real estate. Updated consistently through educational courses to effectively address the constant changes in the real estate market.

Maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with vast knowledge to accommodate all buyer segments. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills.

ü  Technology savvy
ü  Internet Manager
ü  Respected in the industry
ü  Report conscious
ü  Social Network Manager
ü  Professional
ü  Intense BPO experience
ü  Scheduling Manager
ü  BPO/Inspection Staff
ü  Marketing background
ü  Agent relationships
ü  Professional Presentations


Professional Experience:

  • RE/MAX Hall of Fame, Top Teams Illinois- Over $40 million in volume.
  • Ranked #1 in Will County, Illinois for sales since 1996.
  • Who's who in Illinois Real Estate.
  • 100% Platinum Club and Top Team (2010).
  • Exclusive listing agent (1989-2008): Kipling Homes, Centex, William Ryan, and Timberview. Responsible for the marketing/sales in excess of over 2,500 homes. Vast new construction knowledge with the ability to analyze costs to complete projects.
  • Hometelos, (HUD) Midwest Listing Agent.
  • Successfully closed over $5 million in short sales, working extensively with OCWEN, Chase, Bank of America, PNC, Saxon, and Wells Fargo.

Employment History:

  • RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals, January 2012 to present. Broker/Owner.
  • RE/MAX Realty of Joliet, 1986 to January 2012. Licensed Realtor.
  • Spring Realty, Joliet, 1984-1986. Licensed Realtor (Rookie of the Year).
  • Economic Laboratory. Outside Sales (Ranked Midwest's #1 Salesperson, 1983).

Education:


  • B.S. Marketing from Northern Illinois University, 1981.
  • Appraisal Certification, 1987.
  • SFR, Short Sales/Foreclosure Certification, 2009.
  • Continuing education on all aspects of real estate including: marketing and managing distressed properties, appraising in today's marketplace, financing alternatives, credit repair, and relocation marketing and management.
www.remaxultimateprofessionals.com/www.kathydamesteam.com

Friday, November 23, 2012

6629 Pine Lake Dr.

Kathy Mccauley-Dames · Re/max Ultimate Professionals · (815) 741-5082

6629 PINE LAKE DR - TINLEY PARK, IL

TypeAttached
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1.1
Year Built2003
Total Rooms7
BasementYes
Assessments$110
SubdivisionWEST POINT MEADOWS
TownshipRICH
CountyCook
Offered at $124,900
[see additional photos below]
DESCRIPTION
PRICED TO SELL FAST END UNIT TOWNOME FEATURES A FULL PRIVACY FENCED COURT YARD W/GORGEOUS STAMPED CONCRETE PATIO. 2 CAR HEATED GARAGE. FORMAL DINING, EAT-IN KTICHEN & LIVING ROOM W/OAK FLOORS. LOFT OR OFFICE HUGE MASTER BR W/BATH TUB & OVERSIZED SHOWER. FULL BASEMENT PARTIALLY FINISHED!
PROPERTY FEATURES
  • Living Room Size 14X13
  • Dining Room Size 11X11
  • Kitchen Size 16X11
  • Master Bedroom Size 17X11
  • Features Hardwood Floors,Laundry Hook-Up in Unit,Storage
  • Approx. Square Footage 0
  • Grade School #159
  • High School #227
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kathy Mccauley-Dames
Re/max Ultimate Professionals
(815) 741-5082
www.KathyDamesTeam.com
Posted on 11/23/2012