Richard Freedkin is a licensed Realtor who has spent over 40 years in the Real Estate Arena where he has acquired considerable in-depth real estate knowledge and expertise. Within that time-frame, he successfully built, owned and operated a prominent mortgage brokerage originating more than 20 million dollars of mortgage loans per month, bought, sold and managed millions of dollars of real estate, served as a general contractor rehabbing properties and became an author and sought after national speaker on the subject of selling homes quickly and for the most amount of money. There really isn't any aspect of Real Estate he doesn't thoroughly enjoy including helping his clients achieve their goals and dreams. Richard's journey began in 1976 while working as a clerk in the mortgage department of a local Savings and Loan Association. Within 10 years' time, he climbed the ladder of success to senior management, where he spearheaded every facet of the mortgage department's operations. In 1986, with all the valuable first-hand knowledge and experience he acquired, he decided to establish a mortgage brokerage of his own. Soon, his company became the third largest brokerage across Northern Illinois, originating 20+ million dollars in monthly mortgage loans. Ultimately, this staggering success led to an array of prestigious awards from industry giants like Bank of America and Countrywide Funding. Twenty-five years into his mortgage career, Richard was catapulted into the real estate investing space, where he successfully purchased, sold, rehabbed, and managed millions of dollars' worth of real estate. As his accomplishments continued to gain momentum, he was inspired to write his debut book/course, a 260-page "how-to" publication that teaches people all his unique systems on the art of selling homes in record time and for the most amount of money. Before he knew it, he became the go-to resource and sought-after expert on selling homes and was often invited to speak at esteemed real estate seminars and conventions nationwide. To this day, his cutting-edge marketing methods and systems have helped thousands of fellow real estate investors and homeowners across the nation achieve success with their properties. Using his Real Estate Broker's License, Richard leverages his vast real estate knowledge, extensive experience, and unique systems to ensure his client's goals turn into reality without the hassle typically associated with the industry. Richard has also studied and utilizes extensive negotiation strategies insuring whether you are a buyer or seller, that your interests and hard-earned money are well represented. He has studied, passed stringent curriculum courses and received several Realtor Certifications and Designations such as: CRS - Certified Residential Specialist RENE - Real Estate Negotiation Expert ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative SRS - Seller Representative Specialist LHC - Luxury Home Certified VA Certified Agent Certified "Express Offers" Agent When you're ready to move to the next step of buying or selling your home, Richard would be honored to work with you to guide you through the entire real estate process! WHY USE RICHARD FOR YOUR REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION? Richard loves helping people with their real estate needs. He has spent his entire life helping people in real estate. He is passionate about making sure his clients are treated properly and well informed. WHAT SETS RICHARD APART FROM OTHER REAL ESTATE AGENTS? Knowledge, experience, attention to detail and superior negotiation skills. For over 40 years, Richard has been involved in over 8000 real estate transactions in various capacities and understands all the complexities of the real estate marketplace. Richard was a national speaker on real estate investing, has bought, sold, negotiated, managed and rehabbed millions of dollars of real estate and has authored several books on the subject. You can rest assured Richard has the knowledge, background, experience and passion to help you with all your real estate needs. If you are buying, Richard uses all his knowledge and expertise to fight to get you the lowest price and the best terms for your home purchase. If you are selling a home, Richard uses all his knowledge and tools to fight for every penny of your hard-earned equity and strives to get above market prices and the best terms for your home sale.