Consumers

Homes For Sale

This page was designed for those seeking to sell or buy a home. NSBAR does not list or sell real estate, but does represent over 4,400 real estate professionals in the North Shore and Barrington areas. You are welcome to use this site to assist you in your home sale or purchase.

Choosing a Realtor®

What a REALTOR® can do for you - Who is a REALTOR® and what services can they provide
Search for a REALTOR by Company Name, City, Last Name and/or Foreign Language - Looking for an agent who speaks a particular language? This is the page for your answers
Steps in a real estate transaction
What happens in a transaction when there are multiple offers?
REALTOR® Designations - There are many specialties in the real estate industry. Each section has special training and designations

Consumer Information

Radon Law in Illinois
Today's World Consumer News - Inman news offers real estate news for the consumer
Illinois Attorney General publications and brochures on Home Repair and Housing Issues
Find a North Shore - Barrington Agent that also has a Wisconsin license click here
http://www.thehousingsite.org - The Housing Site Illinois Fair Housing Initiative
Glossary of Terms

Real Estate Market

Housing Data Report for April 2008 by John Tuccillo
Housing Data Report for January 2008 by John Tuccillo
Housing Data Report for October 2007 by John Tuccillo
Housing Data Report for May 2007 by John Tuccillo
Market Analysis Overview by John Tuccillo
Housing Market To Improve Source: Illinois Association of REALTORS

Complaints

Code of Ethics - The National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics in six languages
Before you File a complaint
How to file a formal complaint with NSBAR. Have a problem or a dispute with a REALTOR®? This is how you can resolve your problems.
File a formal complaint with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Community Matters Brochure - What You Should Know Before You Buy
Community Matters gives the prospective home buyer an idea of what to expect in an association-governed community—before buying. This convenient 8-panel brochure explains the nature, benefits, and obligations of community association living. It addresses governance, rules, assessments, and homeowner expectations and highlights 14 questions potential buyers should answer before buying. Ideal for management companies and real estate professionals, this brochure is available in packages of 100. Download a free copy of this brochure.
Federal Discrimination Laws - Discrimination is against the law! Find out the protected classes (offered in several different languages)

Notice

Under the long established policy of the North Shore – Barrington Association of REALTORS®, Illinois Association and National Association of REALTORS®:

1. The broker’s compensation for services rendered in respect to any listing is solely a matter of negotiation between the broker and his or her client, and is not fixed, controlled, recommended, or maintained by any persons not a party to the listing agreement.

2. The compensation paid by a listing broker to a cooperating broker in respect to any listing is established by the listing broker and is not fixed, controlled, recommended or maintained by any persons other than the listing broker.

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