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About Dick Eberhardt

A Respected Name in Real Estate

Dick's Background

Founded in 1923, Eberhardt Realtors and Home Builders has built and sold over a thousand homes. Even then, folks knew that "an Eberhardt home" was synonymous with old-world quality craftsmanship. Every sale was guided by the old family philosophy that quality and service should be the cornerstone of every transaction.

In 1949, Dick started in the real estate business. With his construction background, Dick knows the value of quality homes, and can emphasize those values to achieve a higher selling price.

Contact Dick Eberhardt if you're thinking of moving, but are unsure of your home's present value. Your grandfather trusted Eberhardt - and you can too!

Dick's Personal Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, M.E., Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Real Estate Broker's License, 1949 to present

Member of:

National Association of Realtors
Illinois Association of Realtors
Southwest Suburban Board of Realtors
Chamber of Commerce

Dick's Marketing Tools - We use every possible means to sell your home!

Print Advertising - Chicago Tribune, Southtown Economist, Harmon Homes, and Penny Saver
24 Hour Audio - Phone In
Buyers Guide - 100,000 monthly; every property in every issue
Coldwell Mortgage - Loan approval in 1 day
Internet - 24 hour access to your property
Home Warranty - To attract buyers
Corporate Relocation - For Allstate, Edison, Dow Chemical

Sell Your Home at Fair Market Value and Cover Dick's Commission

Janice and Pete decided to sell their home without a Realtor, with the intention of making more of a profit by keeping the sales commission for themselves.

They placed an advertisement for their home, which is in a very desirable location, in the local newspaper priced at $169,500 including the phrase "priced to sell!".

The response was overwhelming! In 2 days over 39 people phoned. The first prospect shown the home took a check from her purse and offered $165,000, which Pete and Janice accepted immediately.

Everyone knew that $165,000 for a home such as theirs with so many amenities in a popular location was far below the market price in the present hot real estate market. Well, everyone knew except Janice and Pete!

Just 2 weeks prior, Dick had sold a very similar home in the same area for $188,500! The sellers paid him $10,300 for his services, his advertising costs, and for arranging dependable financing. This left $178,200 to the sellers, exactly $13,200 more than Janice and Pete earned! Incidentally, Janice and Pete are now hoping that their buyer's financing will not be approved.

Today's real estate values are constantly rising. Dick believes that every seller is entitled to the top market price when they sell their home, and they shouldn't settle for less! Buyers are shopping every day and know exactly how much properties are worth. However, sellers like Pete and Janice sometimes make decisions on their own, thinking only of saving the realtor's fee, and they don't take the time to research the fair market value of their home.