Kathleen Lamanna Portfolio 2017

TRANSACTION PORTFOLIO 

Multi-Area Expertise 

Visual Stylist


BLOOMINGDALE 

Listing Broker 

Nite and Day Presentation 

Ahead of Average Market Time to Contract 

$100,000 over Purchase Price 7 years Prior 

(Home is Featured on the Cover of Brochure) 

Multi Property Transactions 


Visual Stylist 

Statistics Based Negotiator Visual Stylist 

Market Position Strategist


MULTI-AREA 

EXPERTISE 

LONG GROVE 

Buyers Broker 

Short Sale Negotiation, 

2 Lenders 

Closed 90% of Asking Price 

Complex Transaction Skills 

Cash 

DOWNERS GROVE 

Buyers Broker 

Luxury One of a Kind In Town Condo 

Closed 92.5% of Asking Price, Cash, Fast 

ARLINGTON 

HEIGHTS 

Buyers Broker 

MEDINAH 

Buyers Broker 

Multiple Property Transaction 

OSWEGO 

Buyers Broker 

Multiple Offers 

Secured with 

23% Margin Over 

Neighborhood Average 

on 4 Bedroom, 

24 Month History 

Reo ( Foreclosure ) 

Relocation Cash Fast Track Buyers


CHICAGO 

Buyer’s Broker 

1902 Victorian 

91 % of Asking Price 

BATAVIA 


92% of Asking Price, 

Charming 1901 Farmhouse 

MULTI-AREA 

EXPERTISE 

ELGIN 

BUYER’S BROKER 

1940 Era Charm 

Original Crystal Doorknobs 

Reo (Foreclosure) 

RIVERFOREST 


1920 Brick 

Bungalow, Historic District 

Multiple Property 

Transactions 

CAROL STREAM 


1910 Farmhouse + almost 3 Acres 

89% of Asking Price 

Statistics Based Negotiator Complex Transaction Skills Market Position Strategist


ST. CHARLES 

Buyers Broker 

1.91 Acres 

Waterfront 

Fast Track Status 

MULTI-AREA 

EXPERTISE 

HOFFMAN ESTATES 

Buyers Broker 


Relocation Property 



ITASCA 


OAK PARK 

Buyers Broker 

Greystone 2 Flat 

MT. PROSPECT 

Buyers Broker 

Condo Golf Course View 

MULTI-AREA 

EXPERTISE 

BLOOMINGDALE 

Buyers Broker 

Multiple Property Transactions 

Cash 

CRYSTAL LAKE 

Buyers Broker 

Arbor Walk 

ROSELLE 

Buyers Broker 

Closed in Under 30 Days 


YORKVILLE 

Buyers Broker 

Located in a Big Snowstorm 

Fast Track Plan 

CAROL STREAM 

Buyers Broker 

GLENDALE HEIGHTS 

Buyers Broker 

REO (foreclosure) Multiple Offers 

Investor, Cash 



BLOOMINGDALE 

Buyers Broker 

REO (Foreclosure) 

Instrumental in Getting Land/Title 

(Cloud on Title) Corrected, 

Closed in 35 Days 


BLOOMINGDALE 



CAROL STREAM 

Buyers Broker 

Duplex, No Association 

SCHAUMBURG 


Cash 

Multi Property Transactions 

WINFIELD 

Buyers Broker 

1960 Retro, 

Mid Century Modern Feel 

CARPENTERSVILLE 

Buyers Broker 


TownHome with a View 

MULTI-AREA 

EXPERTISE 

ROSELLE 


Short Sale, Multiple Offers 

DuPage Homeowner Assistance Program 

Complex Transaction Status 

BLOOMINGDALE 

Buyers Broker 


Found Home, Secured Contract 

48 Hours per Client’s Request 

Fast Track Client 



ELMHURST 


+ $100,000 over purchase price 3 years prior 

Doing the Right Enhancements 

BARTLETT 


Location Challenge 

Sold Above Average 

in Neighborhood 

12 month Data Highest 

Closed Price with 

Unfinished Basement 

+ in Top Tier With Finished 


ELK GROVE 


Closed in 1/3 Average 

Neighborhood Time 

95% of Asking 

Price Lightly Styled 



ROSELLE 

Buyers Broker 

2 Condos 


Aurora 

Buyers Broker 

Beautiful Redone 1955 Ranch with 

Addition and Reconfiguration 

Waukegan 

Buyers Broker 

Ravine View 



CAROL STREAM 

Buyers Broker 

Estate Sale 

CRYSTAL LAKE 



BLOOMINGDALE 


Estate Sale Closed $33,000 LOWER 

than same model within 15 days, 

Cash, Fast Track , Multiple Property Transaction 

MULTI-AREA 

EXPERTISE 

Statistics Based Negotiator Multiple-Area Expertise Market Position Strategist


RIVER FOREST 


Charming 1920 Brick Bungalow 

Life Style Visuals and Virtual Styling 



When Pictures Evoke 

a Feeling... 

HANOVER 

PARK 


“Emma’s Cottage” 

Contract in Less than Average Time +Secured Contingent to Sell Contract 

on New Purchase for Client and Held thru to Contract Close. Skilled in Complex Transactions 





CHICAGO 


Beautiful 1912 Vintage Brick 

2 Flat with Basement 

on a Tree Lined Street 

with Single Family Homes 

Investor Client 



BLOOMINGDALE 


Lead Multi Unit Open Houses 

to Help Move Excess Inventory 

CAROL STREAM 



Fresh Cut Grass Strategy 

CRYSTAL LAKE 


Short Sale 

Only 2 1/2 Month to Close 




ELGIN 


Beautiful Tuscan Woods Home 

Complex Transaction Status 

Combined with a New Purchase 

Contingent to Sell Negotiated with 

Movement and Absorption Statistics 

Listing Market Strategy Included Virtual Styling 

Closed in Statistical Time 

Higher Neighborhood Close per Square Foot 


Market Position Strategist 

Closed at 96% List Price, Multiple Property Transactions 

Creative Cutting Edge Virtual and Lifestyle Presentation Marketing Package 

BLOOMINGDALE 


BLOOMINGDALE 


Beautifully Updated 

Loft Addition, Spa, 

7 Foot Window Seat 

Multi Property Transaction 





Market Position Strategist 

BLOOMINGDALE 


94% of List Price with Back-Up Offer 

Location Challenge 

ROSELLE 


Lightly Styled 

13 Days to Contract 

Highest Price 24 months with no updates 

ELGIN 


95.5% of List Price 

10 Days to Contract with Back-up Offer 






WOODDALE 


31 Days to Contract 

Light Restyling 

High Neighborhood Close 

per Square Foot 

GLENDALE 

HEIGHTS 


Guided on Rehab to 

Maximize Margin 

Finished Product Strategy 

Lightly Styled 

HUNTLEY 


Sun City 

Highest Close 

in 12 +Months, 

same Model 

(no basement) 

13 Days to Contract, Visual Presentation and Value Strategy 

BLOOMINGDALE 


BLOOMINGDALE 


Bloomfield Club 



CHICAGO 


True City Loft 

$26,000 over last sold same model within 12 months. 

Virtual Styling 




BLOOMINGDALE 


Sold and Closed 

Cash in Under 15 Days 


SCHAUMBURG 


Restyled, 95 % of Original List, 98% of Price Change 



BARTLETT 

WEST CHICAGO 

CHICAGO 

MULTI-AREA 

EXPERTISE 


SCHAUMBURG 

LOMBARD 

LAKE VILLA 

Foreclosure (Reo) 

ELGIN 

New Construction 

BLOOMINGDALE 

SYCAMORE 

CAROL STREAM 

LISLE 

Estate Sale 



MULTI-AREA 

EXPERTISE 

WOOD DALE 


Negotiated Contingent to Sell and 

Held Transaction thru to Close 

with Dual Sell/Buy 


ELGIN 


REO (Foreclosure) 


Multi-Property Transactions 

PLAINFIELD 



Relocation 

BLOOMINGDALE 


Fast Track 

Relocation 

90.3% final list 



MULTI-AREA EXPERTISE 

OAK PARK 

Buyers Broker 

Foreclosure (Reo), “Rear Window” Vintage Condo with Exposed Brick Kitchen Wall 

Retro Lighting, Original Architectural Features 

ELGIN 

Buyers Broker 

Reactivated Short Sale 

Closed in Less Than 6 Weeks 

ELMHURST 

Buyers Broker 

New Construction, 92% of Asking Price 

Relocation, Fast Track Plan 

BLOOMINGDALE 

Buyers Broker 

Closed 83.5% of 

Asking Price 



RENTAL MARKET 

MULTI-AREA 

EXPERTISE 

Representing Landlords, Tenants, Investors

Focus on the Features 


The Making of a Listing 

BARTLETT 


Light Rehab, 

Visually Styled 

Closed at Highest 

Square Foot Cost 

in this Category 

6 months comps 

Style For Visual Internet Response 

Create Charm 

A Home is a Lifestyle 

This or THAT 

Treat $100,000 like 

$1,000,000,000 

Get the Shot 

Market Position Strategist Visual Stylist Multi-Area Expertise


The Making of a Listing 

OAK PARK 

VINTAGE CONDO 


Doubled + 

Initial Investment 

in under 6 years 

HANOVER PARK Listing Broker 

$7000+ over last highest comp, 6 month, 

Lightly Styled, Painted, Created Garden, 

Outdoor Spaces, Visual, Color Style 

and Space Use Concepts 


Designations 

GRI Designation 

The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a Real Estate Professional who has made the 

Commitment to Provide a High Level of Professional Services by securing a Higher Level of an Educational 

Foundation. Buying property can be Complex. It's often the Single Largest Investment 

You will make in Your Lifetime. 

Real Estate transactions have become increasingly complicated. New technology, laws, procedures, 

appraisal process, inspection issues and changing lending requirements command a Higher Caliber to Navigate the 

Real Estate Climate to Your Benefit. You will have a Real Estate Broker who has In-Depth Market Knowledge and 

Increased Proficiency in a Broad Array of Subjects to Enhance Your Experience, Margin and 

Ultimately Achieve Your Real Estate Goals. Only 21% of Realtors Hold the GRI Nationally. 

Active in Communicating to Our Senators and Representatives 

regarding Important Real Estate Reform, Enhancements or Bills that Impact 

Your Single Largest Investment. Working on Your Behalf is a Total Package. 

OBA & E-Certified, “On Call” for Internet or Client Care Request 

SFR Short Sale and Foreclosure 

Resource Skills to maneuver the 

complexities of a distressed sale are 

critical to provide opportunity in 

this segment of the market. Each 

transaction has a different footprint. 

It is important to understand how to 

minimize risk, maximize margin and 

move the transaction thru to close. 

Luxury Collection Specialist 

CSC Certified Staging Consultant 

Overview on Integrating any Aspects to 

Enhance Presentation and Experience for Best Performance. Bringing 

Prior National and Local Marketing Experience for 

Broad Base Applications, Specific 

Stylistic Visuals and Multi Sensory Overlay) 

Luxury Collection Specialist 

This Designation is Specifically 

Designed to Leverage the 

Strength and Reliability of the 

Berkshire Hathaway name with 

Advanced Skills to Provide 

Special Expertise for the Upscale Market. 

Qualifications also include Volunteer 

and Community Involvement and 

a Proven Commitment to 

Elevating the Industry 

Level and Standards 

to Better Enhance 

Your Real Estate Experience. 


TRANSACTION PROCESS 

HOME BUYING PROCESS 

Consultation 

Review of Agency 

Mortgage Pre-Approval or Proof of Funds 

Search in Place 

HOME SELLING PROCESS 

Consultation 

Establish a Working Partnership 

Prepare The Property for Market 

Presentation & Marketing Concepts 

Tour Properties 

Photography Styling 

Photography 

Sign 

MLS 

Open House 

Field Agent ,Buyers 

Both Parties Move to Next Level Together 

Offer Presentation 

Contract Negotiations 

Accepted Contract 

Earnest 

Formal Mortgage Application 

Attorney Review 

Underwriting 

Remove Contingencies 

Inspection 

Appraisal 

Final Loan Approval CLEAR to CLOSE 

Title Company 

Assemble Documents 

CLOSING 

HUD Prepared 

Transfer of Title 

New Beginnings 

Market Position Strategist Visual Stylist Multi-Area Expertise 

Klamanna

BIO 

My Real Estate Career began at six years old in Atlanta, Georgia. My Mother would take my five brothers and I to 

investigate the new developments around Atlanta as an inexpensive way to entertain six children and provide a 

learning opportunity about construction development from the “ground up”. The smell of fresh cut saw dust still 

ranks as one of my favorite scents along with fresh cut grass. 

Those excursions led to numerous tree houses, a fondness for touring any homes, new, old, open houses, 

new developments, appraisal classes, investment classes, personal Real Estate investments and ultimately making 

Real Estate a Career in 2006. The tide had just began to roll the market into a different landscape. 

Instead of turning me away, it drew me in. 15 years in National and Local Advertising for major companies and 

personal stock investments demonstrated opportunity in any market...it’s how to ride the waves. My extensive 

background in advertising allowed a fresh approach to the market. Behavior patterns, 

demographics and understanding statistics was a critical facet of my job. Facts don’t lie. They paint a 

picture. Presentation and packaging add to the picture and can not be denied in today’s market as a 

leading edge to compete and secure the key to your goal... Buying or Selling. 

There is a Business model that can be customized for each situation, and it is a Business. It can be your 

single largest investment. Emotions can ride high with any change, major investment, or new chapter in life. It’s my 

job to assist in balancing the business with the emotions in obtaining your Goal. 

17+ years ago, one of my three daughters had a stem cell transplant** from a baby’s umbilical cord for leukemia. 

Adversity called for my Business perseverance and resourcefulness to expand. Negotiating with insurance 

companies to cover medical care exceeding $1,000,000, often unprecedented coverage, 

some new and considered experimental demanded skills “outside the box”. 

Interfacing with Doctors, Hospitals across the country, 

a network of other parents, research groups, and my own 

quest to uncover all resources for the best treatment and options expanded and opened my views. 

Most often, it was that one extra step, that one extra call, that one different approach that made the difference. 

Bridging my advertising career with devoting time to my family, I wrote and self published a children's book. 

It encompassed research, development, strategic planning, marketing and action to create a vision into a reality. 

I take my experiences everywhere I go. It’s natural to relate with emotions that accompany a new 

Chapter in your life...moving. My business approach blended with that thought allows me to help you cross the 

bridge. When my family went through our challenging experiences for years, people I never knew appeared. I could 

not repay all who helped but I could make a promise to pass it on and that promise I keep. 

I have a passion for what I do . 

“ Life is Your Blank Canvas, Paint it the Way You want It ” 

** BMTinfonet.org 

Baby’s umbilical cords 

are thrown away and 

If Donated, Can Save a Life. 

Pass the Word and Save a Life Today 

BIO

Buyers Broker 


Sellers Broker 

Your Single Largest Investment 

and Dreams of Life to Be... 

What do You Want? 

We Hear & Listen. 

If it Exists, I Will Find It. 

Home Shopping Made Fun! 

Specializing in a Variety of Areas and 

Home Styles, I can Move Quickly to 

Help You Locate Your New Home 

Multi-Area Expertise, 

Go Where You 

Want to Go 

It’s a Treasure Hunt. 

Its What I’m Trained to Do. 

Investor Broker 

What are Your Investment Goals? 

It’s an Exciting, Thriving Market! 

What are Your Options? 

Know Your Exit Strategy 

Buy, Rehab, Short Hold, Rent, Sell 

Buy, Rehab, Long Hold, Rent, Sell 

Buy, Rehab, Sell 

Maximize Margin 

Long Term or Short Term Held Portfolios 

Be Ready for the Right Opportunity 

Your Single Largest Investment, 

We Treat it That Way. 

How to get Premium $ 

How Local is Your Market? 

View Current Statistics and Patterns 

Know Your Best Position 

Know How to Position Your Property 

Where is Your Leveraging Power? 

See the Whole Picture 

How will the Market View Your Property? 

Know the Advantages of 

Pre-appraisal and Pre-inspection. 

What is the current Absorption Rate ? 

Facts Tell a Story and a Story Tells the Facts. 

Let Us Tell Yours 

I am a Portfolio Manager, not a volume producer. 

You will seldom see more than 5 Properties in my 

Collection at one time and usually 

balanced with 5 Buyer Clients. 

As a Portfolio Manager, I focus on your Goals, 

Your Home Sale and, or Your Home Search. 

Your Single Largest Investment Deserves to 

Be More than just another Transaction 

Where the Business Model is Built Around You 

Highly Skilled in Fast Track for Cash Buyers who need a Fast Close & Relocation or 

Any Clients who seeks Multi Area Expertise. Multiple and Complex Transaction Specialist 


CLIENT COMMENTS 

Unmatched. Kathleen went above and beyond the call in identification of properties that fit our very specific 

requirements and specifications, contract negotiations, contractor and trade references and follow-up. She is 

professional, conscientious and untiring. She definitely had our best interest at heart in the entire process. She truly 

loves what she does and it shows. She is also willing to mediate between spouses and do yard work ! Hanan & Paul 

I thought it would be a lot more stressful but I had a great team working with me. You were essentially the backbone 

of the whole team. I really appreciated you didn’t force me to buy a home. Instead, you treated me like a 

friend and actually listened to all of my concerns. Keep doing what you are doing right now. The best thing you 

showed was a general interest in how I thought. My Father is next on the list. Hiro 

“Thanks for another awesome experience ! You made it very smooth and easy. You were quick to respond via text chat, or call. 

It was wonderful. Exceeded my timeline by months ! So happy ! You offered helpful advise on organizing and decorating and 

instructive on how to counter negotiate for a win win. The professional styling and You Tube video was new for me and I liked it. 

You were great.” CeCe 

We had an excellent home buying experience. It was a big adventure ! Spectacular. We loved our Saturday outings. 

You covered every facet of the process from design to décor, negotiations to support. It was wonderful working 

with you. Constant updates and communication about everything.! The articles and listings that you’ve sent even 

after the process was close to complete have been extremely helpful. Keep doing what you’re doing. 

Our experience could not have been better. 

Kristin and Chris 

“It was quite an adventure. Kathleen is a Great realtor. She is thorough, very knowledgeable and understood our 

needs/wants at the very first meeting. She tailored the search to our specific request and hand shopped for us, not 

the typical MLS generated listings. She was tireless and knew exactly how to steer us in the right direction. She is 

an awesome person, great negotiator and a dear friend. She helped us every step of the process, from home tours 

to paperwork and attorney questions, making sure that things with the lender moved along in a timely manner, 

down to even bringing us boxes to move !! We are very happy in our new home and grateful that we contacted her 

to help with our home search. Love how you ask questions to learn your client’s needs.” Syeda 

I feel your service was excellent. You went above and beyond to locate properties, arrange viewings, make 

suggestions. You shower genuine care through your service that eased a stressful time. Don’t change anything. 

I would definitely refer Friends, Business Associates, and Family to you. 

Dave 

I couldn't be more proud of the efforts you put in the house sale. You put your heart into it, it shows. and are helping 

me take the first big step in my life goals. Thank you so much, Kathleen! You went above and beyond my 

expectations for the selling process. You were an advocate for my interests and concerns, from start to end. You 

made sure to drive tasks to completion, from all aspects of the project. My numerous questions were always answered. 

I knew that I had chosen the best Realtor once we started prepping the house for market. Your creative flow 

and suggestions for staging the house led to our success. We were able to create a timeline to get the house to 

market. You let me know how the market was for the area and style of house. You always made sure my questions 

were answered. I was very satisfied with the results of the sale. Your approach to market the upgrades and point out 

the unique qualities of the house led to this outcome .There are many aspects of the Selling Experience that you 

taught me throughout the process; things I would have never thought of ! I couldn't ask for a better Realtor, on bothprofessional 

and personal level! I appreciate your passion for what you do. Thank you , Joshua 

You found this home for me and 

you were the only one to sell it 

for me. Your strategy was right 

on target. Thank you so much 

for all the advise about doing the 

right things right. Ann 


Thank you for all your hard work 

with all of our recent real estate 

transactions. You’re really good at 

what you do and I will definitely 

recommend you whenever I get 

the chance. Steve and Laurie

TRANSACTION CLIENT COMMENTS PORTFOLIO 

We have been involved in over 26 Real Estate transactions and have used almost that many different Realtors all 

over the country. Without a doubt, Kathleen was by far the best Realtor we have ever had the pleasure to work 

with. We would highly recommend her to anyone. She is the best kind of ally and partner you could have in a 

home sale or purchase. 

Vicky and Phil 

You have a unique ability to read the needs and temperance levels of your Clients and adjust your style to those 

needs. In our case, we needed time, analysis, contingency and options. You accommodated those needs while 

keeping things moving with your experienced council. You also brought the complete package. You were able to 

recommend lawyers, lenders, repair guys, etc. You also represented us well with some difficult Agents/Sellers. Had 

it not been for your personal efforts, positive energy, representation, and experience, we may have walked away 

from this deal. 

John and Ruby 

No one believes me when I tell them how fast I sold my house in this crazy market. I thought you were crazy 

when you made me put my giant bird cage back together in the living room. Your creative energy and fresh ideas 

made the difference. Oh yea having me drive an hour to come cut grass before a showing because you wanted the 

fresh cut grass smell...the contract came that afternoon after the showing ! Betsey 

You were relentless and always looking out for our best interest.. You also looked after our kid while we house 

shopped and had the inspection, very helpful. You always followed up and made sure we were ok with our 

decisions. 

Megan and Patrick 

Yes, we enjoyed our Real Estate experience. Your service as a Realtor was superb. You are a real go getter, 

pictures were great. Yes we would recommend you to family members and friends. Sharon and Ron 

Exceptional. You were focused, knowledgeable and personable. You actually cared. You got to know us and 

learned what we were looking for in a home and neighborhood. You also know Chicago and surrounding suburbs 

like they are your backyard. You even helped us move-in !. You went above and beyond for my family and I at 

every point in the process. We are so grateful. 

Andrew 

Yes, we enjoyed our home search very much. The day of the closing, my fiancé and I were so impressed with how 

your team worked together and how smooth everything went. We truly appreciate everything you did. You were 

honest, patient, flexible and knowledgeable. You got to know us and what we were looking for in a home. In the 

end this really helped to make sure we ended up in the right home. We feel blessed to have worked with you. 

Thank you for taking the time to work around our schedule and for all the work you put into the sale of our 

previous home and the purchase of our new one. 

Heather 

I could not have done this without you and only you. You took charge in an emotional situation, managed my 

short sale successfully through in 3 months, were relentless in your follow-up and attention to detail. Your 

guidance personally and professionally was so appreciated at such a critical time. Thank you for helping me 

move forward with my life. 

Sheri 

We liked everything-seriously, knowing the situation we were in, you made us a top priority. If it wasn’t for you, we 

would not have this home. When we are ready to buy and sell again, you will definitely be the Realtor that will 

handle the entire transaction. Lou and Shari 

Did You enjoy 

Your Selling Experience? 

“Yes, I know we drove you crazy, 

but you hung in there. 

Still question the snowman.” 

Tim and Sabina 


How was my Service as a Realtor? 

“10 out of 10” 

What did you like that I should 

keep doing ? “Your approach to 

selling/buying lifestyle rather than 

just a property” 

Did I meet your expectations ? 

“Exceeded them” 

George and Valentina


Your Real Estate Broker 

For the Journeys You Have in Life… 

I Will Help You Get There 

Imagine a New Beginning... 

Photo by Kathleen 

Market Position Strategist Visual Stylist 

Multi-Area Expertise

Kathleen Lamanna Portfolio 2017

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