Essential Hacks

Dec 16 2018

How to Cope with Holiday Stress

When you were a kid, winter break was the ultimate freedom: Full of unscheduled time for fun! Of course, between managing the gift-giving and family gathering and wrapping up the business year at work, the holidays now often mean the opposite. Here are three simple tips for keeping your holidays low-stress, so you can enjoy the season.

Dec 15 2018

Create a Next-level Listing

You know the listing basics: great photos, highlight the strongest features, talk about amenities… this isn’t your first rodeo. Unfortunately, there are a lot of cowboys out there with a few rodeos under their belt. So how do you go beyond the basics and make sure your listing stands out? Here are a few tips to take your listing to the next level.

Dec 14 2018

Helping Clients Avoid Buyer’s Remorse

The best way to get referrals and repeat business is to make sure that your clients come away happy after they work with you.

Nov 20 2018

Four Steps to Writing the Perfect Email

Does every email you send get the response you want?

Nov 19 2018

Free Up Your Brain’s True Power

Have you ever had one of those days where you had all the tools and time to be productive, but your brain just wouldn’t cooperate?
HOW TO SELL THAT PROBLEM PROPERTY

Nov 16 2018

How to Sell That Problem Property

Some homes seem to sell themselves — but for every easy, breezy sale, there’s another home that’s a struggle to sell.
WRITING THE PERFECT THANK-YOU NOTE

Nov 14 2018

Writing the Perfect Thank-You Note

The thank-you note is a staple tool for the relationship-focused real estate agent! Not only are they great for strengthening your relationship with current clients, but they can make the difference for good testimonials and even referral business.
Jim Passi - Citiwide Home Loans

Jim Passi
Regional Manager
NMLS# 158000

1284 West Northwest Hwy.
Palatine, IL 60067
Mobile: 847-899-1813
Email: jim.passi@alamedamortgage.com

What a way to start

What a way to start off for 2019! Thank you Jim and your team of experts on providing financing for my new home! While this may not be the first home I have purchased, it was the smoothest! From the first time we met, I knew I made the right choice. You explained the process and you kept your word on staying in touch with me and answering all my questions. Your knowledge and patience is to be admired. The professionalism you displayed by showing up on time to the closing, when no one else did, AND you stayed to the end. Thank you for your support. I will gladly recommend you to anyone I know. A great experience and a new friend! Thank you again Jim, for everything.

Blair S.