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It is a beautiful 70 degree day today in Naperville and it reminds me that golf season is soon to begin. Naperville residents and those that relocate to the area can enjoy the many golf courses and golf communities that are available.

For those that enjoy the convenience of getting up in the morning, stepping out to your back yard and play a round of golf, the following communities give you that opportunity.

Cress Creek Country Club (private)- Cress Creek is located at Naperville's north side and is in close proximity to I88, Metra train, schools and shopping.  Residents can enjoy golf, pool and tennis club all within the subdivision. Homes in the community range from $374,900 - $2,995,000 that are a mix of older homes and newly constructed homes.

White Eagle Golf Club (private)- White Eagle's course is an Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course that was founded in 1989. Located at Naperville's south side, and is in close proximity to I55, schools and shopping. Residents can enjoy golf, pool and tennis club all within the subdivision. Homes in the community range from $464,900 - $1,199,000 that are a mix of homes built in the 80's to newly constructed homes.

Tamarack Golf Club (public)- Tamarack is located at Naperville's far south side and is in close proximity to I55, schools and shopping. Homes in the community range from $375,000 - 1,484,880 that are a mix of older homes and newly constructed homes, situated on larger lots.

Two - golf communities that border Naperville are:

Stonebridge Country Club- Stonebridge is located in Aurora, which borders Naperville on the northwest side. Established in 1989, Stonebridge is a champion golf course, that includes pool and tennis. Homes in the community range from $329,900 - $1,249,900 that are a mix of homes built in the 80's to newly constructed homes.

Seven Bridges Golf Club- Seven Bridges is located in Woodridge, which borders Naperville on the northeast side and was established in 1991. Seven Bridges is in close proximity to Main Street at Seven Bridges, which features the CineMark theaters, fine dining and shopping. Homes in the community range from $500,000 - $569,000 that were built in the 90's.

The Naperville Park District offers two public courses for residents:

Springbrook

Naperbrook

I hope these courses will help you enjoy the golf season... here in Naperville it seems too short.

View available homes in Naperville's golf communities 

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This past weekend I met a great couple, they are getting married and looking for their first home. They found me from a flyer that I have posted online for one of my listings. (Wait...Did I hear the internet doesn't work?)

We had an instant connection to the point of not needing introductions, I felt as though I had known them for years. In the course of our conversation they reminded me of a very important skill we need to have as real estate practitioners over any other skill.

They spoke of an agent that helped them last year, they said she had a great personality, someone that they could see going out for drinks with, BUT...she was not listening to them. She even went as far as to take them to see the same house twice, even after they told her that they didn't like it the first time.

The skill of listening to our clients' needs and wants, I believe, is the most important skill that we can have. We can be a book of knowledge, have the best personality, know the market front and back and... be the best marketers, blog every day, generate leads left and right, but if we don't listen to our clients what good is all that? 

In the time that I spent with my clients, I learned so much from the things they said during the conversation, because I listened. I now know that they like to entertain so I need to find a home with an open floor plan, I know that they do not want to pay high taxes, I know that they both do a lot of work on the computer (fellow bloggers), so I need to find a home with a den or loft, a basement is a must and they prefer a newer home over an older home.

All and all it's a reminder to listen to what the clients' needs and wants are in other fill the need, listening is the key to a successful Realtor/Client relationship.

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I have Short Sale listing in Chicago that I have been receiving many calls about. Calls from either buyers or buyer's agents unsure of the whole short sale process. Many ask, is it a foreclosure? I explain that a Short Sale is when the lien holder(s) accepts a payoff that is less than what is owed.

With the increase of short sales in our market, it is important that both Buyers and Buyer's Agents are educated on the short sale process.  Knowing up front what to expect takes away the fear of the unknown.

First and foremost know going in that a short sale is going to take time. I'm not saying that to scare anyone off but preparation makes all the difference....example, if you are working with a buyer or are a buyer who's lease is up in the next 3-4 months, start your search now and you will not feel rushed when the lease expiration gets closer. This makes for a less stressful time.

Know how much experience the listing agent has in doing short sales. This to me makes all the difference, from my personal experience I have found that when working with a listing agent that is experienced in the Short Sale process the transaction goes a lot smoother.

Communication is key, being in constant communication with all parties is very important. All parties need to be informed at every step, this eliminates all the wonder and worry. When all parties work together it creates a "win-win" for everyone.  

Lastly buyers, I do not recommend making a short sale purchase without representation, by a qualified, knowledgeable licensed agent.

If you would like more information regarding Short Sales in the Naperville or surrounding areas, please contact me by phone/text at (630) 248-6077or eMail at mmastrolonardo@remax.net

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Thanks for reading my Naperville Illinois Real Estate Blog!

Maria Mastrolonardo, Realtor(R)

RE/MAX of Naperville

Cell: (630) 248-6077

Web: Naperville Area Home Search

eMail: mmastrolonardo@remax.net

I can help you purchase a home or sell your home in the towns of: Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Warrenville, Wheaton, Woodridge or other surrounding areas.