When buying a home
having a knowledgeable and trustworthy real estate broker by your side can make all the difference. With my expertise and experience in the Chicagoland Area real estate market, I am dedicated to helping you find your dream home. By choosing to work with me, you can benefit from personalized guidance tailored to your specific needs, strong negotiation skills to secure the best deal for you, and a deep understanding of the local market trends to ensure a successful purchase. Let me help you make your home buying journey smooth, stress-free, and ultimately rewarding!
I am a Chicago area native and I am committed to helping you get the best experience you can when purchasing your first or next home.
Whether you are ready to begin your home search, or thinking about purchasing a home sometime in the future, I’m here to answer any questions you may have on the home buying process. Click the link to learn a little more about me!
Meet your agent
Hello!
The process of purchasing a new home is much more than finding a property and submitting an offer. There are many factors that come into play such as negotiations, inspections, appraisals, earnest monies in escrow, home warranties, and many others. When we work with you we want to make sure we…
what to expect
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We meet you and dive into your goals and interests. Negotiation is much better when we understand YOU.
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We want to simplify the process for you as much as possible so the experience can be enjoyable and not overwhelming.
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Of course, we are there to celebrate with the champagne when closed and when you need anything beyond, we are always available!
Celebrate
We have assembled a team of real estate professionals to choose from including mortgage lenders, attorneys, inspectors, appraisers and title companies to help facilitate the home buying process and make your home purchase smooth and easy.
benefits of buying a home
There are many benefits to owning a home and we are by your side from start to finish. Here are some of the BIG ones. click each to learn more!
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When you own a home your mortgage payment is set. You can lock In your payment for up to 30 years. When you rent, a landlord can RAISE your rent whenever a lease expires for HOWEVER MUCH THEY DEEM NECESSARY!
Even better, you're housing budget goes toward you paying off your home and not your landlords!
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Yes, there are upfront cost of the down payment and closing.
However, beyond that, the monthly cost of owning a home along with the appreciation value of the home are much cheaper than paying rent.
$2500 a month in rent is $30,000 a year. Once you pay it, its gone. Thats 100% interest and NO EQUITY!
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The largest deduction for a homeowner is usually the interest you pay on your mortgage. Property taxes and accounting costs can also be tax-deductible. Speak with your finanial advisor for more details.
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When purchasing a home you’ll have an asset that, in many cases, will appreciate in value over time. This means that your home is an asset to you and your family and can be worth SIGNIFICANTLY more when you sell.
This makes your home one of the best investments you can make and gives you an asset that can be very beneficial in the future.
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When you own a home you can borrow money against the equity you have in it. This equity is accumulated simply by paying your mortgage.
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If you plan on staying in the house for a while it will allow you to have a larger impact on your community. Your taxes benefit local infrastructure, schools, and organizations. This allows you to have a voice in community happenings.
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When you own your home you aren’t bound by the landlords rules when you want to paint a wall or even remove one!
Even better, when you do something to improve the property you benefit from it, not your landlord! Paint, replace the cabinets, add a deck, or do any other modifications, it's your house!
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Homes can be built out of more quality material than most apartments or rentals. Even if they are not, you can modify to your liking as stated above. Even add a fence!
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The longer you own a house, the more it should eventually be worth.
Owning a home for 30 years should allow the property to appreciate 100% or even more!
You can sell the property and collect the equity or even rent it out for continuous income!
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Lanlords can kick you out when your lease is over. When you own your home you can live there indefinitely! HOME SWEET HOME!
excited yet? Ready to get started?
Client Testimonials
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Client Testimonials ⭐️
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — TINA K. & DZIANIS K.
“We worked with BJ Wegner over the summer to find and purchase a condo in the city. Purchasing a home can be overwhelming. However, BJ makes the process easier. He has a professional and informative approach toward his clients and ensures that you know the steps and expectations from start to finish when buying a home. He takes the time to listen to his clients and understand what they are looking for or help them along the way to define what their priorities are when looking to buy a home. This is key when starting to tour various homes and be ready to put in an offer once you find the right home for you. BJ is responsive, reliable, and knowledgeable. You genuinely feel you have a partner in your corner and can count on him to provide answers and/or necessary support throughout the process. In addition, his recommendations for other services needed to complete a real estate transaction were also outstanding to work with, which truly speaks to his professionalism. It has been a pleasure to work with BJ. We highly recommend him whether you are buying or selling a property and will work with him again.”
Start your search With
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