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Profile: Richmond, Illinois
The Village of Richmond is
located in McHenry County in Northern Illinois, 60 miles south
of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 60 miles north of Chicago, Illinois and
50 miles east of Rockford, Illinois.
Richmond is known for its
turn-of-the-century charm and multitude of antique shops.
Its downtown provides historic buildings and a lot of ambiance
not provided by the big-box stores. Richmond is currently
working on a downtown revitalization plan to provide residents
and area families with services, restaurants, and retail.
A western bypass from Route 12 is also in the works.
Expressway / Tollway access for Richmond
Richmond is linked to a strong
network of roads and expressways by Route 12 and Route 173.
Richmond Train access
McHenry is served by METRA, the
Chicagoland Commuter rail service.
Richmond
Airport access
O'Hare International, Chicago, IL
Midway Airport, Chicago, IL
Mitchell Field, Milwaukee, WI
Richmond
Bus Service
McHenry is served by PACE suburban bus service.
listing your home
Richmond home valuation
Knowing the value of your home
can be useful even if you aren't considering selling it in the
near future. It is useful if you are refinancing the home or if
you are choosing to use the equity to send a child to college,
or to make some upgrades to the home. We encourage you to take
advantage of the resource you have in your local real estate
team, the Mary Opfer Team! free comparative market analysis
A FREE market analysis of your
home is available to you at any time
through our office. It is just one more way a Real Estate
professional can be of service to you. As it is our job on a
daily basis to know the value of homes in each market we serve,
it is also helpful to us to be able to conduct a market analysis
on your home.
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GUIDE TO
McHenry County
This handy guide was developed by
to assist homeowners and potential home buyers in
finding shopping, restaurants, golf courses, hotels, services,
etc., in Northern McHenry County. Click the link below to
open the guide in a new window:
Shopping & Services Guide for McHenry County
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When to Start
Looking For a Home
Don't wait until you have the
money! Most buyers aren't aware of all the financing options
available to them that require little or no down payment. Ask your
"Buyers Agent" to recommend qualified & reputable lenders.
Check into your mortgage
options. You'll want to obtain a written "Pre-Approval" from a
mortgage lender indicating the amount you will be qualified to
borrow.
Where would you like to live?
Do you want to be in a certain school district? Need to be close to
major highway or train? Concentrate your beginning point there.
Think about your household
needs. How many bedrooms you need, floor plan or design, size of
garage, etc…
Are you renting? Allow
enough time so that when you are ready to move, you will be able to
go right into your new home. Your "Buyers Agent" can help you time
it just right!
Begin researching the market
before you intend to buy. Start 6-9 months early! Ask your
"Buyers Agent" to start sending you listings. Through the internet &
your e-mail you can receive automated "up to the minute" notice on
homes that fit your criteria and price range as soon as they become
available to the market. Through "Connect MLS" (A direct link to the
Multiple Listing Service of Illinois which services 1000's of
listings from all it's member offices)
Learn about disclosures and
contracts. Last but certainly not least, have your "Buyers
Agent" sit down and educate you on the many forms and documents you
will be asked to sign. It is a complex process that has many
potential pitfalls and glitches that demand the undivided attention
and involvement of a Real Estate Professional who has been trained
in the intricacies of negotiating and finalizing a transaction to
completion. For many people, buying a home is an extremely emotional
experience. Technology is a wonderful and powerful too, but that's
precisely what it is. It cannot and never will be able to offer the
assurance, guidance and friendship that are unique to the kind of
personal interaction which a "Buyers Agent" and their clients enjoy.
It's important to have someone to guide you through the process,
strongly negotiate on your behalf and ensure you're playing with the
market, not against it!
We work hard for you! |
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agent profile
Mary Opfer
Managing Broker, E-Pro, ABR, ASP Buyer & Seller Representation
Mary Opfer is the leader of The Mary Opfer Team
at REMAX Unlimited Northwest in Cary, Illinois. Dedicated
to providing service with quality, value and integrity to
all, Mary has been buying and selling homes and real estate
in the Village of Cary and the Cary Grove area since 1989,
and has closed in excess of 118 Million Dollars in career
sales …and counting. |
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