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Service Areas
- Antioch, IL
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Barrington, IL
- Buffalo Grove, IL
- Deerfield, IL
- Fox Lake, IL
- Glencoe, IL
- Glenview, IL
- Grayslake, IL
- Gurnee, IL
- Highland Park, IL
- Ingleside, IL
- Island Lake, IL
- Lake Bluff, IL
- Lake Forest, IL
- Lake Villa, IL
- Lake Zurich, IL
- Libertyville, IL
- Lincolnshire, IL
- Mchenry, IL
- Mundelein, IL
- Northbrook, IL
- Round Lake, IL
- Spring Grove, IL
- Vernon Hills, IL
- Wadsworth, IL
- Wauconda, IL
- Wheeling, IL
- Wilmette, IL
- Winnetka, IL
About Scott Straus
Having worked in broadcast media for over two decades, I will be the first to tell you that communication is the key to everything in life. If you are buying or selling a property, it is extremely important to receive solid communication along with expert market knowledge. It should also be coupled with that family feeling from start to finish. I enjoy real estate for one reason: I am not the typical realtor. I am the guy that streamlines the process, cuts the garbage out, and makes things incredibly efficient. By incorporating my personal technique from the beginning, I can easily customize the home buying or selling process for you personally. There is something incredibly gratifying for all of us when that plan rolls out seamlessly, and executes smoothly. If the process has always seemed intimidating or stressful to you, then it is probably time that we talk... I set that bar of expectations extremely high, and I expect the job to get done right the first time. I am passionate about putting client satisfaction first. This means doing everything I can to deliver a perfect experience. You can be assured that every detail of your transaction will be just as smooth and easy going as I am. You will quickly see why I am praised most often by clients for my enthusiasm, patient approach, and unwavering loyalty. It is about getting it right for YOU. In my spare time, I can be found at my second home that I affectionately call Wrigley Field, or out enjoying a nice cruise on my motorcycle.
Community Involvement
Grayslake Oasis
Hobbies/Interest
Chicago Cubs & Motorcycles
Family
A recently expanded one! :-)
Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - Illinois - # 475170509
Designation
Real Estate Broker
Education
B.A. from Columbia College Chicago
Specialties
- Sellers
- Buyers
- Residential Property
Buyers & Sellers
Recent Sales Exceptionally Fast: Sells on average in 30 days!
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Trusted Professionals
Linda Winge
Loan Officer
Betsy Pardo
Loan Officer
Michelle Garibay
Loan Officer
Jillian Jarvinen
Loan Officer
FAQS
1) What advice would you give a buyer trying to purchase a home?
Get your mortgage/loan pre-approval first! Not only will it show you what your top of the line budget is (which we do NOT have to use) but it lets you put in an offer the minute you're ready. In this competitive market, this is key!
2) What advice would you give a seller trying to sell their home?
The three factors that determine how fast a home will sell are: Price, Location & Condition. If all three are on point, you're in great shape. I'll help you check all of those boxes.
3) What types of clients have you worked with?
I have worked with first time buyers, referrals, retirees, and everything in between. The one thing that doesn't ever change for me is service. You want answers, and frequent/quick responses. I'll make sure you get them.
4) Describe a recent transaction you are fond of. How did it go?
I recently helped a lower budget client who was constantly being outbid by investors. It became a personal mission of mine to hunker down and try harder to help them get a place to call home. It took months, but we never gave up, and formed a great bond in our journey that was filled with challenges and laughs. The end game is always my goal: We found them a place, and all parties are 100% smiles!
5) How did you get started in Real Estate?
I came from 20 years of Chicago radio broadcasting. (Yes, I have tons of stories to tell!) I knew that if I took my hard work ethic over to a field that rewards it, that I'd succeed. Here I am making it all happen, and I'm so fortunate to love each and every day.
6) Do you have any special education or training that will benefit your clients?
There is ALWAYS something to learn in the real estate world that you can use out in the field. My brokerage keeps us up to speed with all of the latest information, which in turn makes us better out in the field for our clients.
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