Buying
I am a member of the Realtor Association of Northwestern Illinois, with access to the multiple listing service. This enables me to immediately identify a wide variety of properties for sale and to conduct a thorough comparative market analysis to help ensure that you pay no more than fair market value when making your investment.
Why use a Buyers Agent?
With a “Buyers Agent,” your interests are represented at no cost to you. The commission paid to the Buyers Agent comes from the Seller under the terms of the listing contract with the Seller ’s Broker. A better question might be, “Why not use a Buyers Agent since it costs you nothing?”
“Our family would like to praise Charlie for the tremendous job that he did for us finding the perfect house for our family. Charlie knew what we were looking for and constantly searched for property that would interest us and meet our needs. Once he found the perfect place for us, he assisted us, every step of the way, with the bidding process and successful purchase of our home. If we had any questions or needed any referrals, Charlie was only a phone call away and was prompt and informative with his responses.We highly, and without reservation, recommend Charlie as a real estate broker. We would not hesitate to recommend Charlie to our friends, family and associates as well as use him again ourselves, when the need arose. We truly consider Charlie to be not only a great broker, but also a good friend.”~ Kathleen and Brian Anderson
Why choose me as your Buyers Agent?
- Because my ultimate goal is your successful move into your new home.
- I believe in CUSTOMER SERVICE. Exceptional customer service isn’t part of my program. It IS my program.
- I’m an expert in both resale and new construction homes in the Galena/JoDaviess County area.
- I’m very familiar with the area. I can help you choose the home or condo on a golf course, the lake, in town or whatever area best fits your desires and price range.
- I can provide school information including public and private schools and our local colleges.
- I’ll help you get the best mortgage and insurance rates if you need assistance in that area.
- I’m an expert negotiator. I know what properties are worth and how to get Sellers to accept your reasonable offer.
- I’m tireless and available 7 days a week. I’ll go that “extra mile” to assure that you find the right property.
I can help you buy any new or existing home in this area at the right price, As your Buyers Agent, my only objective will be to help you find exactly the right property … and get you through all the steps from an offer to a successful closing.
My goal is to have you enjoy your “house hunting” and be thrilled with your new home.
Together, we can make this a fun experience!
“When we first met with Charlie, all we knew was that we loved the Galena area. After meeting Charlie, we knew we had to work with him! Charlie knows so much about the area and he really knows the homes he shows. He genuinely cared about what would make us happy and wouldn’t let us settle for something we didn’t absolutely love. He was always available and always had answers to our many questions. It didn’t take long for Charlie to find the perfect vacation place for us! Now, when we come to our Galena home, we make sure we stop in and say hi to Charlie. He truly cares about the people he works with.”~ John and Lisa Holiday
Looking for a Home or a Piece of Land?
If you are looking for a home or land to purchase in the Galena, JoDaviess County, or Galena Territory area and would like me to send you information that meets your needs on what is currently available please fill in the Information Request Form below. I will be sure to keep you posted on new listings as the market changes.

