Lea Larsen- Real Estate Broker, Compass

Who pays the real estate commission and closing costs: the homebuyer or the seller?

A recent settlement by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), effective Aug. 17, has led to changes in broker commissions. This settlement includes revisions to how real estate commissions are disclosed and negotiated, aiming to increase transparency and fairness for homebuyers and sellers.

In the past, sellers typically paid both the buyer’s and seller’s agent fees. As of Aug. 17, buyers are now responsible for compensating their agent. However, as a seller, you still have the option to offer compensation to the buyer’s broker.

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Multiple offers, sold at full price. Another satisfied seller.

New listing! Come check it out!

2302 Alden Drive, Plainfield, IL 60586 | Compass 2302 Alden Drive, Plainfield, IL 60586 is a townhouse listed for sale at $265,000. This is a 3-bed, 1.5-bath, 1,404 sqft property.

Coming soon! 3br/1.1 bath 2302 Alden Dr, Plainfield, Il

Coming soon! 3br/1.1 bath in Plainfield. 2302 Alden Dr, Plainfield. $265,000. This one will go fast!

Sold! Multiple offers and closed within 30days! Contact me if you are buying or selling.

Check out my new listing! 55+ Condo building in Melrose Park. 2br/2ba. Rooftop view of skyline!

Check out my new listing!! 55+ Condo Building in Merose Park

Unit 301, 1700 Riverwoods Drive | Realvision 1186 + 72 sq ft, 2 bed, 2 bath. Walk through this online open house, and explore its floor plan and photos in Realvision.

For the third year in a row, Compass has been named the #1 brokerage in the United States by 2023 sales volume according to RealTrends. This recognition solidifies Compass as the premier brokerage in real estate and is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of our incredible agents and employees.

Congratulations to everyone who made this possible!

Looking for a rental? Check out this amazing 2br/2ba unit in the West Loop. 1019 W. Jackson Blvd. contact me for more details!

Happy new year! Wishing for peace, prosperity and good health to all!

Wishing all a Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

Wishing everyone a merry Christmas 🎄🎁!

Wishing all who celebrate a wonderful holiday.

Wishing all who celebrate a wonder holiday season!

Happy thanksgiving!

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Don't forget these important, and often overlooked, to-do's when selling your home. These tasks are well worth the time it will take to complete them (which isn’t very long at all).
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Busy June with renters & seller.
Rented- 855 W. Lake, Oak park
Rented- 209 N. Grove, Oak Park
Sold- 6314 W. Patterson, Chicago

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Thank you to all who have served

RENTED! 1 hour of showings, over 15 groups through and 5 applications. The rental market is on 🔥 so if you are looking to rent then contact me soon as places are going fast!

For rent! This one will go fast….open house Sunday 11-12pm for interested renters. 3br/2.5ba. Townhome. $3000/month

New listing!! Open house today 12-2pm.
Newly updated 3br/1.5 bath in Dunning Neighborhood. $399,900.