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Technology: How to Master Video

It's not unusual for professionals to balk at the thought of mastering video marketing, even in a world where there are teenagers pulling in millions of views on YouTube. While those two types of videos are very different, there is still much marketers can learn from these young YouTubers.

Productivity: Should You Email or Call?

Both phone calls and emails can be essential for communicating, but each has its place. How do you decide when a phone call is appropriate, and when an email would be better? Here are a few guiding principles.

Home Selling: How to Get That Stubborn Listing Sold

There is little more frustrating than pouring your energy into a property that just won't sell — especially in a seller's market! But if you're stuck with a stubborn listing, don't give up hope. All you have to do is identify what is standing between the property and a sale, and then make adjustments.

Home Buying: Building a Reputation as a Superb Buyer’s Agent

So much of succeeding in the real estate business depends on your reputation. Here are three guiding principles to follow for building a reputation as a buyer's agent that will bring in business.

Market Update for the Week of June 17, 2019

Here's your market update for the week of June 17, 2019.

Technology: Three Tips to Improve Your Website

It's important that your website sends the right message to your prospects, customers, and business partners! Here are three places to focus your energy to make that happen:

Productivity: Is Fear of Failure Holding You Back?

Nobody likes failing. In fact, most of us dread it. But while it may seem like failure is the worst-case scenario, it may be just the opposite. The worst-case scenario might actually be that your fear of failing stops you from being successful. Here are just a few ways that fear of failure may be […]

Home Selling: Master the Open House with These 3 Facts

You can put up flyers, you can bake cookies, you can have the world's best online listing, but once you get people in the door for an open house, your success depends not on gimmicks, but on your ability to show potential buyers that the property is right for them.

Home Buying: How to Craft a Winning Bid

In a seller's market, finding your clients' dream home might not be the hardest part — winning it could be the biggest challenge! Here are three tips for making sure that your clients' bid is the strongest one.

Market Update for the Week of June 10, 2019

Here's your market update for the week of June 10, 2019.
Jim Passi - Citiwide Home Loans

Jim Passi
Regional Manager
NMLS# 158000

1121 E. Main Street, Suite 121
St. Charles, IL 60174
Mobile: 847-899-1813
Email: jim.passi@alamedamortgage.com

Jim Passi has been such a blessing

Jim Passi has been such a blessing and huge help throughout this process. I did not expect this level of professionalism nor did we expect this level of kindness when we began our home buying process. Jim was in it for the long haul. He did not just do the bare minimum; He went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and understanding of the home buying process. He was humorous yet stern and professional. He slowed down and explained the process for us so that we can understand everything we were getting in to and he was patient with all of our questions. People like Jim are a diamond in a pile of pebbles, we couldn’t find anyone else in his business like him that provided the level of service and expertise he has for us. This isn’t just a job for Jim, he truly cares about you and your success. Jim is our forever guy, we will forever contact him whenever we are interested in purchasing a property in the future and recommend him to anyone who is looking to purchase a home. We are forever grateful for Jim. Truly great and kind people like him are hard to find. Thanks for everything, Jim!

Javon & Alante