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White Glove Service, National Presence
The DAC Team at Compass is a boutique real estate agency focused on the downtown Chicago market. Our Realtors know the downtown Chicago neighborhoods, and we pride ourselves on personalized, quality service.
Working with the DAC Team, you’ll get the bespoke experience of working with a tight-knit local team in tandem with the nationally recognized brand strength of Compass.
We’ve designed and continually update the most user-friendly, searchable, Chicago Real Estate Listings Map for downtown Chicago neighborhoods below.
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“Amazing to work with”
Aysha was amazing to work with. I worked with her 3 times over the past few years, first to rent my first two apartments in Chicago when I first moved to the city, and then to purchase our new home more recently. Aysha is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, she made the process easy for us, and was there to guide us every step of the way. This was our first home purchase and Aysha made sure to explain the whole process. Once we found our dream home she was involved in every step to answer our questions and make sure our purchase would go smoothly and we could close on time. I cannot recommend Aysha enough!
- Anne L.
Here’s How to Prepare to Buy a Home in Chicago
We’re here to help you take the guess work out of the process.
Talk to a Mortgage Broker
Get prequalified so you know your true price range and take the time to shop around to find the best mortgage for their particular situation. It’s important to ask plenty of questions and make sure you understand the home loan process completely.
Be Ready to Act
It's important to get very clear on your needs and desires ahead of time so you have the confidence to act when the right property comes along. This is especially true in markets with a low inventory of homes for sale. It’s very common for home buyers to miss out on the first home they wish to purchase because they don’t act quickly enough.
Find a Trusted Partner
Your real estate agent will be with you every step of the way in your home buying process, so it's important to work with someone you trust and feel comfortable with.
Make a Good Offer
In a competitive market your offer is very unlikely to be the only one on the table. Do what you can to ensure it’s appealing to a seller. There are other several ways to make your offer competitive in addition to purchase price. Ask your real estate agent to advise you on crafting a strong offer.
Think Ahead
Factor maintenance and repair costs into your buying budget because even brand-new homes will require some work. You should also think about reselling the home before you buy. The average first-time buyer expects to stay in a home for around 10 years, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.
The DAC Team Advantage
Enthusiasm
We represent your interests with enthusiasm and our love for selling homes. We make sure each potential buyer who walks into your property is provided the right information about your home, the neighborhood, public transportation and so much more.
Listening Ear
We consult with you to ensure that we are doing everything right to reach your goals and interests. We offer our honest advice about the market and your property while keeping you in control of the decision making.
Market Expertise
Our agents live and work downtown, and always have a pulse on the Chicago luxury lifestyle. This serves our clients well when it comes to knowing when to list, what buyers are looking for, staging, and methods of advertising.
