Buyer Services

Our Commitment to Buyers
Thornton Properties agents are experts in today's Chicago real estate market. Being a locally owned and operated company, we are able to provide you a higher level of service than found at many large brokerage firms. Our attention to your needs as a buyer, as well as to details involved in completing a successful transaction, are second to none. Our primary goal is to find you the property of your dreams in the most efficient, effective and satisfying manner possible.

Why Hire a Thornton Properties Agent?

• Free Services - We offer our professional expertise and knowledge to you free of charge. Commissions are paid by the seller upon a successful transaction.
• Attentiveness - Our agents strive to keep each individual client satisfied and educated throughout the buying process. We will offer advice as needed, but will not overwhelm you with the details of a transaction if you desire to stay more hands-off.
• Criteria Analysis - Your agent will ask you a series of questions to determine the specific qualities you are looking for in a property. The more detailed we get, the quicker your search will progress.
• Mortgage Pre-Qualification - We will recommend trustworthy and attentive loan officers who will determine your buying power based on your financial situation.
• Property Updates - You have the option to have property listings emailed to you that match your criteria as they come on the market.
• Showings - Our agents will schedule appointments to view properties based on your criteria and availability.
• Feedback - If you desire our opinion, your agent will offer an informal, personal evaluation of a property to give you an idea of how it measures up in the current market.
• Paperwork - Based on your level of experience, our agents will tailor their explanation of all the necessary documents to complete a sale. This includes the earnest money deposit, Property Disclosure, the contract itself and more, depending on the transaction.
• Offer - When you decide to purchase a property, your agent will prepare a written offer and propose it to the seller or seller's agent upon your approval of the terms.
• Negotiations - Our agents will conduct the negotiations for you based on your objectives and offer guidance as requested. We have a fiduciary duty to negotiate the best possible purchase price for you.
• Monitoring the Deal - Your Thornton Properties agent will assist you in meeting all necessary requirements in regards to appraisals, inspections, legal documentation and financing. Our attention to detail will ensure a closing tailored to your specific needs.
• Final Walk-Through - If desired, your Thornton Properties agent will accompany you on a final viewing of the property prior to closing. This will give you the opportunity to discover any final issues that need to be addressed at the closing table.
• Closing - Your Thornton Properties agent will ensure that all paperwork is in order to secure a successful closing. If you desire, your agent will accompany you at the closing table to help address any issues that may arise.