Richard Hauser ABR GRI Buyer Broker - Chicago, Hawthorn Woods - Exclusive Buyer Agency - Exclusive Buyers Broker

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Richard Hauser REALTOR® ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute) GCREP-GL (Green Real Estate Certification), CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert) - Exclusive Buyer Broker / Owner of Relocation Advisors Group Inc.-- and Central Region Director and Board Member of the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA.ORG)

I love this business because I make people's dreams come true - while providing the most ethical form of representation in Real Estate to home buyers and investors.

The company had a great 2009 - serving home buyers on Chicago's North Shore (one of our specialties - areas such as Highland Park, Deerfield, Glencoe, Wilmette, Winnetka, Kennelworth, etc.)), and the Northwest Suburbs (Palatine, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Buffalo Grove, Hawthorn Woods, Lake Zurich, Long Grove, Wauconda/Island Lake, Mundelein, Libertyville, Vernon Hills etc.)

We also had a number of transactions to the south - in areas such as Roselle, St. Charles, Downers Grove, Lisle, Naperville, Aurora, Glen Ellyn, and Plainfield.

We also served clients in and near downtown Chicago - including the communities of Lincoln Square, Logan Square, Bucktown/Wicker Park, Portage Park etc.

What makes us unique - is our broad knowledge of many different areas in Chicagoland - including various city plans, local schools, and other data. This can be helpful to clients who wonder what areas might be best for them...

I recently earned the CNE - Certified Negotiation Expert designation. Agents who receive this certification are in the top 1% of all agents nationally, and the designation is ranked as one of the top 5 designations in Real Estate. The certification was provided by Negotiation Expertise, LLC, a national negotiation training and coaching company.

When you hire a CNE agent - AND and Exclusive Buyer Agent who is a member of NAEBA (www.naeba.org) - you can feel confident that you have the best trained agent in the business. They will get superior results and have better resolution of any issues.

Now that it is a buyer's market, real estate buyers are in the drivers seat. So it is a great time to get a good deal if you are looking to buy real estate. There are some great deals out there - but a buyer needs to make sure they are protected in the buying process. Buyers that are looking to buy real estate are better served if they work with a real estate agent that specializes in working with buyers and does not take real estate listings. The real estate agent then truly has the buyer's best interest at heart first and foremost.

I already had 25 years of high-end research and negotiation experience - including high end competitive intelligence (in support of strategic planning) at Fortune 500 companies such as Motorola and Helene Curtis - so the certification just topped off the fact that I am one of the highest qualifed Exclusive Buyer Brokers in the country.

"Some agents find it difficult to negotiate hard on their clients behalf. So it is important to find an agent that is not timid about working to get you the best deal possible. Right now sellers are not offended with low offers. They are just happy to get an offer and will do their best to make a deal happen with a well qualified buyer."

"This current real estate market offers a great opportunity for buyers who are in a great position to buy. Inventories are high, interest rates are low and sellers are highly motivated."

"With professional negotiation skills, agents will typically obtain better results for their clients. CNE agents have a powerful competitive edge because of their ability to uncover information effectively, get more and give less during sales/purchase negotiations, and retain control over desired outcomes. Bottom line, CNE agents know how to influence and persuade others more effectively than agents without professional negotiation training."

"From my beginning years in the Real Estate industry I noticed that the majority of real estate agents represented sellers. Training seminars and classes were geared toward increasing listings and supporting sellers. The preferred method of finding buyers for traditional agents is centered on getting more listings. Listings generate calls and inquiries from buyers."

"Since we don't list property for sale or ever represent seller - buyers come to us - because of past client referrals and the word of mouth that we are the best negotiators in the Chicago area. Because we are specialists - not generalists - we are very good at what we do. So - for those buyers that want the best possible prices, in these excellent buyers-market conditions - they come to us. They understand that we show them more types of properties than a traditional agent and we protect our client's best interests throughout the transaction - with no conflicts of interest. We are hired directly by our clients and we offer full fiduciary duties to our clients. We do not ask our clients to agree to dual agency or other forms of representation that are not good for them."

The"GCREP-GL" - Green Leadership certification - covers green building concepts - and knowledge of unique energy efficient technologies in home building. This specialized knowledge helps me save our clients even more money - after they move into their new home - and also helps preserve the environment. I help them lower their utility bill, and have better indoor air quality... Did you know that schools that were "built green" had student with 20% better test performance than other schools? In office buildings - theres is 2-16% better productivity - and less days lost to sickness and absence.

My background includes twenty years of high-end negotiation experience - in addition to competitive intelligence collection and analysis. Information is power in negotation - and our clients can be assured that they will have the very best knowledge a due diligence prior to entering any negotiation.

While other agents have suffered during the downturn - we have been flourishing - because buyers come to us because they know we are specialists - and very good at what we do. When people want the best possible purchase price in a buyer's market - they choose an Exclusive Buyer Agent.

We disprove the traditional Real Estate agent's mantra that "listings are the name of the game." Buyers are demanding the best representation in the most important purchase of their life -- during one of the best buyers market in history.... They don't want "big brands" or dealing with agents that may switch their loyalties well into the relationship -- they want RESULTS!

Our buyers don't have to worry about what they aren't being told. They know we aren't "salespeople." We are their advocates, personal coach and consultants.

We have proven that we provide the most honest form of representation for home buyers, and we take the extra time needed to give our buyers the home and purchase price they want.

I enjoy having a major positive impact on people lives. It's what I live for, and work hard for, and why I am here.

I choose to be a specialist and provide buyers with the best possible representation (information, search, negotiation, advocate etc.) - so I don't "straddle the fence" and only provide "half representation" (doing both sides or "double dipping") - which is really no representation at all -- all for the sake of greed = rather than giving pure 100% representation. It is my firm belief that a fully informed client is a happy client. I empower buyers with unbiased information - not "selling" them on something.

The most important thing to me is not our volume - but100% client satisfaction - and serving our clients in the way that they want to be served. You will find me to be e careful listener, sage advisor, shrewd negotiator and very familiar with what is currently happening in the entire Real Estate market in the Chicago area.

I believe in total professionalism, courtesy, kindness, generosity, and in honest competition.

The consumer has, and still is, demanding the best form of representation for the biggest financial transaction of their life. The benefits to the consumer of our services are obvious. The home buying consumer understands the inherent real or potential conflicts of interest in buying a home through a "buyer agent" who's company lists property for sale - with the broker representing the company's sellers and the "designated agent" reporting to that broker. Unfortunately for the consumer - "designated agency" (legislated in the year 2000 by the State of Illinois - obliterating common law) - is "dual agency" in sheep's clothing.

We tour about 8 times as many homes as the average Real Estate agent during a year - because we are specialists. Showing homes, and negotiating on homes is what we do day-in and day-out. Consequently, we have a very deep understanding of the housing stock in most of the Chicago area - from downtown, and the suburban areas -- from Downers Grove on up to Grayslake and west to Cary and Crystal Lake - and East to the North Shore.

Our clients describe us as dedicated, passionate, and market-savvy professionals who puts their clients’ satisfaction before all else. They note our attention to detail, broad knowledge of the real estate in the Chicago area as a whole, and our pure determination to indulge our clients with first class service. We believe in straightforward business practices, in clear information and open communications. We believe in hard work, strong and intelligent negotiation, sincere listening, and gaining a very deep understanding of our client's needs.

We work in partnership with each client to ensure his or her success. We choose not to represent sellers, or list property for sale, so that we can always be on the buyer's side - 100% of the time, without any conflicts of interest. Via support from PAC money and mega-brokers - the State legislated "dual agency" in the year 2000 - abdicating common law. By allowing two agents from the same company to be involved in the same transaction - this leaves open the possibility that buyers and sellers confidential information - including financial situation and motivations - may be shared - intentionally, or unintentionally (overhead phone conversations, shared file cabinets and fax machines etc.) In contrast - our clients can share information freely with us - without worrying that it might get compromised.

We don't "hard-sell" people property - we counsel buyers about the positives AND the negatives - so that they make smart choices. Best of all - we don't cost more than ordinary agent. Our goal is to save you time, money, and effort. Since we do not represent sellers, we have no incentive to promote only certain properties.…we will show you any and all properties….and give you our unbiased, expert opinion on each one. We give you peace of mind, so you can relax, knowing that you have a partner who you can trust to give you full disclosure.

It's a big sacrifice to be an exclusive buyer's agent, there's no doubt about it because we choose to not "double dip" as traditional Real Estate companies and agents do, or split our time between buyers and sellers and being masters of none. We provide the value that buyer clients expect, exceeding their expectations, and gaining their friendship and true-trust, as shown by the many referrals we receive from them. 95% of our business is from referrals.

We believe that it is important for consumers to have access to a Real Estate brokerage that represents home buyers by being their true advocate. We want to have the best possible integrity when representing a buyer client - and this means not listing property for sale - even if that means less revenues.

With a traditional buyer's agent, you may start out with your agent representing only you, but if you become interested in a property listed by that agent, then your agent will ask you to sign a separate "dual agency" agreement permitting his or her firm to represent the seller's best interests too (or they will have to "designate" a different agent in the company to represent you, if the brokerage does not allow "dual agency" This means that the agent that was previously representing you - is now representing the seller of the property that you are interested in!)

There are many exclusive buyer agencies across the US. If you are relocating out of the Chicago area - we will be happy to refer you to an exclusive buyer agency. Many of them are members of the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents.

I attribute our success to identifying people's real needs, and providing the best possible research to find their dream home at the best possible price. Though every transaction between buyer and seller is an adversarial one - we are very good at keeping people's emotions in-check, and making sellers feel "somewhat ok" about our buyer client getting the best possible price.

Ultimately - the seller has to agree - and so it is important to understand what the sellers really want as well. Sometimes - that can be hidden. Believe it or not - sometimes the "little things" can be more important than the price to a seller. This includes how they are treated or (believe it or not) what they think of the "adversarial agent" or the people who will be buying their home. There is an old saying... "you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar." Real Estate agents that come off as "heavy handed" or perceived as "railroading" things - can lose deal after deal for a buyer client, by alienating a seller-- which is not a good thing if you want to buy a home at the best possible price.

When you are looking for a home, you should demand the best possible information about the property and the seller - in order to enhance your negotiating position. When you hire me or one of my agents, to help you find your next home, you know that you will have the best information possible - on schools, crime statistics, the community, the seller, upcoming changes in the community, home inspectors, Real Estate attorneys, lenders, and more.

We build our business on referrals from satisfied customers. We exceed our clients’ expectations by providing outstanding customer service and a relationship of trust. To ensure this - we only take clients who are open to doing what we need them to do, in order to achieve their goals. In order to supply the best possible customer service --each of us works with no more than two buyer clients at one time. What does that mean to you? Near instant availability and attention - when you need it. We never accept buyers that have similar housing needs - in order to avoid any conflicts of interest.

Think of our recommendations and "coaching" - like a doctor who prescribes medication for their patient. If the patient doesn't take their medication - there is less likelihood of a good outcome.

We deliver honesty and integrity and loyalty to our clients, and we demand the same in return - or we won't work with you. We'll refer you to an agent at some other company. In addition, we only work with clients who have signed an exclusive buyer representation agreement with us - ensuring that your interests are protected in the best way possible. Without such an agreement - you are NOT being fully represented in your Real Estate transaction - and you are not guaranteed that you will receive an agent's best efforts or fiduciary-level representation. If there is no mutual loyalty - there isn't 100% effort on the part of both parties - period. Less than 100% effort means sub-par outcomes.

Vince Lombardi once stated: "Individual commitment to a group effort -- that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work." "The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual."

As a home buyer - you deserve an edge - and you deserve honest, impartial service. Realtors have been representing sellers for years, and all their training revolves around representing sellers in the best way possible. We have built a company on the foundation of representing home buyers in the best way possible.

As a buyer - ideally - you'd like to know the sellers original purchase price, date of purchase, how much equity they have in the home, how long the house been on the market, how many offers the seller has received (now or in the past), details of offers that fell through, how much are similar houses are selling for, how anxious is the seller to make a deal, and more... We give you the best shot in the industry at finding those things out.