About UsIf you are looking for a qualified customer service oriented distressed property real estate team that can represent your interest in the acquisition and disposal of foreclosure, short sales, auctions, and REO properties there is no need to look any further.The ADPR® (Accredited Distressed Property Representative) Referral Network at Keller Williams specializes in affordable and luxury distressed property sales in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. The ADPR® professional designation is awarded to those who have completed four-three hour classes covering short sales, 203(k) financing, marketing, and forms. Our team members have successfully completed the necessary training in order to market and sell any distressed property. The ADPR® Referral Network is comprised of REALTORS® who have ranked among the top 10% or REALTORS® in Chicago in addition to holding the top designations, certifications, and awards bestowed among the best REALTORS® in the country.Marki LemonsWith over a decade of experience working in real estate, Marki Lemons has established herself as a leading expert in the residential real estate industry. In a market experiencing near record numbers of short sales and foreclosures, Marki has used her dynamic, professional attitude and vast experience to become known as Chicago’s “Queen of Foreclosures.” By consistently offering sound industry analysis and professional guidance, Marki’s expertise is regularly featured in The Chicago Tribune, Chicago Agent Magazine, Chicago Realtor Magazine, and has also been included on CBS News Chicago and HGTV.Not only is Marki an exceptional agent, but she is also a dedicated educator.  In 2010 Marki was named the Illinois Real Estate Educator of the Year. Marki began her career in education in 1993 and currently works as a speaker, instructor, and coach, teaching real estate pre-licensing courses, real estate finance, reverse mortgages, broker licensing, special interest classes/seminars and continuing education courses in marketing and management for both Chicago City Colleges and The University of Phoenix. In addition, Marki is certified to teach courses for REBAC, ABR, ePro and The Women’s Council of Realtors.1
About Us (cont.)Eve BentonAfter years of advising in both banking and financial services, Eve pursued her passion and embarked on a career in real estate. She utilizes her listening and advisory skills to help people achieve their goals. When working with Eve, it is apparent in her approach that she realizes that each client has a unique set of needs. She considers herself a true city dweller and her client’s benefit from her love and familiarity of Chicago ’s diverse neighborhoods and architecture. Eve’s patience, sound work ethic and negotiating skills have proven invaluable in helping clients with their real estate decisions. Her U.S. Army National Guard experience has created an affinity to Veterans and a commitment to understanding their circumstances and assisting them with their real estate needs.Geraldine BlairGeraldine has fully embraced the vision and brings to the team over 30 years of experience in Business Management. Upon leaving the business world and prior to returning to Chicago she spent much of her time doing community service by teaching life skills in church’s, schools, prisons and drug abuse centers in and around Philadelphia. With a belief that good communication is vital to accomplishing goals, she loves nothing more than to motivate, encourage and empower others to strive for excellence in this area. She views the area of short sales and foreclosure as another tremendous opportunity to assist her community, friends and loved ones in pursuit of their dreams of owning a home, and in many instances changing their entire lives as a result, thereby changing the community around them.2
ResponsibilityAs your distressed property specialists, we have a responsibility to you at all times and will service yourspecific real estate needs in the following ways:Expert GuidanceActivity reportsAttend “lock-outs”Before & after digital photosBroker price opinions (BPO)Cash for keysClosing coordinationCommunicate with title companiesEvictionsFull MLS & internet participationLawn care maintenanceLoss mitigationNegotiate with the tenant or former ownerOccupancy checksOn-call 24/7Print ad marketingProperty liability/risk assessmentProperty listing and sellingProperty preservation servicesRe-key & winterizationRepair estimatesSupervise rehabTrash outs & debris removalUtility transfersResponsivenessAct in good faith at all timeObey your instructionsReturn all calls and emails promptlyPresent and respond to all offers in a timely mannerAccountingReceive and monitor all earnest moneyReceive and deliver all documents in a timely mannerRubloff’s full service accounting departmentEmail notification of earnest money depositDisclosureEnsure that all parties to the transaction are fully informed about and materiel facts that may affect the transactionProvide all federal, state, county, and city disclosuresFinancingProving relationship with Chicago’s best purchase rehab and community lendersTeam members who are licensed in residential lending, thereby being able to access the financial strength of a transactionMarketingVHT professional photosYouTube profile and Twitter linkBlog exclusively for each listingTop ranked websitesFacebook and LinkedIn exposureDistress Homebuyers Seminar3
RefferalsThe ADPR® Referral Network of Keller Williams welcomes the opportunity to service your referrals. Distress properties are a very complex transaction. In order to facilitate a successful short sale transaction there is a minimum of three requirements:The homeowner must owe more than what the property is currently worth.The homeowner must have exhausted all liquid assets.The homeowner’s monthly debt must exceed the homeowner’s monthly income.To make a referral:Download the referral agreement form at: [need link]Email form to info@markilemons.com or Fax to: 888-350-9221.You will receive a follow-up phone call and a signed agreement in 24-48 hours Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.  Any referrals received after 5:00 PM on Friday will be processed the following Monday.Upon sending the signed agreement the ADPR® Referral Network will contact the referral and send a status update via email every 14 days until closing.All referral checks will be processed within 48 hours of the deal funding. Checks will be mailed from the office unless other provisions are made.4
Service AreaTo maintain a high level of quality the ADPR® Referral Network of Keller Williams services properties that are within a 25 mile radius of our downtown Chicago offices.Zip Area60601 	CHICAGO - Loop60602 	CHICAGO - Loop60603	 CHICAGO - Loop60604 	CHICAGO - Loop60605 	CHICAGO - Loop60606 	CHICAGO - Near North60606 	CHICAGO - Loop60607 	CHICAGO - Tri-Taylor60610 	CHICAGO - Near North60610 	CHICAGO - Old Town60610 	CHICAGO - West Town60611 	CHICAGO - Near North60612 	CHICAGO - West Town60613 	CHICAGO - Buena Park60613 	CHICAGO - North Center60613 	CHICAGO - Lake View60614 	CHICAGO - Lincoln Park60614 	CHICAGO - Old Town60615 	CHICAGO - Hyde Park60617 	CHICAGO - South Shore60618 	CHICAGO - Roscoe Village60618 	CHICAGO - North Center60618 	CHICAGO - Irving Park60619 	CHICAGO - South Shore60619 	CHICAGO - Chatham60620 	CHICAGO - Chatham60621 	CHICAGO - Humboldt Park60622 	CHICAGO - West Town60625 	CHICAGO - Lincoln Square60625 	CHICAGO - North Park60625 	CHICAGO - Albany ParkZipArea60626 	CHICAGO - Rogers Park60630 	CHICAGO - Edison Park60630 	CHICAGO - North Park60630 	CHICAGO - Albany Park60631 	CHICAGO - Jefferson Park60637 	CHICAGO - Kenwood60637 	CHICAGO - South Shore60639 	CHICAGO - Logan Square60640 	CHICAGO - Uptown60641 	CHICAGO - Portage Park60641 	CHICAGO - Irving Park60641 	CHICAGO - Logan Square60645 	CHICAGO - Warren Park60646 	CHICAGO - Jefferson Park60646 	CHICAGO - North Park60647 	CHICAGO - Logan Square60647 	CHICAGO - Humboldt Park60647 	CHICAGO - West Town60649 	CHICAGO - South Shore60651 	CHICAGO - Humboldt Park60653 	CHICAGO - Douglas60653 	CHICAGO - Oakland60653 	CHICAGO - Hyde Park60654 	CHICAGO - Near North60657 	CHICAGO - Roscoe Village60657 	CHICAGO - North Center60657 	CHICAGO - Lake View60659 	CHICAGO - West Ridge60659 	CHICAGO - Lincoln Square60659 	CHICAGO - North Park60660 	CHICAGO - Buena ParkZipArea60007 	Elk Grove Village60009 	Elk Grove Village60062 	Northbrook60065 	Northbrook60169 	Hoffman Estates60179 	Hoffman Estates60301 	Oak Park60302 	Oak Park60303 	Oak Park60304 	Oak Park60406 	Blue Island60409 	Calumet City60415 	Chicago Ridge60419 	Dolton60422 	Flossmoor60430 	Homewood60452 	Oak Forest60453 	Oak Lawn60454 	Oak Lawn60457 	Hickory Hills60459 	Burbank60462 	Orland Park60467 	Orland Park60471 	Richton Park60477 	Tinley Park60478 	Country Club Hills60487 	Tinley Park60707 	Elmwood Park60803 	Alsip60805 	Evergreen Park5

ADPR Referral Network

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    About UsIf youare looking for a qualified customer service oriented distressed property real estate team that can represent your interest in the acquisition and disposal of foreclosure, short sales, auctions, and REO properties there is no need to look any further.The ADPR® (Accredited Distressed Property Representative) Referral Network at Keller Williams specializes in affordable and luxury distressed property sales in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. The ADPR® professional designation is awarded to those who have completed four-three hour classes covering short sales, 203(k) financing, marketing, and forms. Our team members have successfully completed the necessary training in order to market and sell any distressed property. The ADPR® Referral Network is comprised of REALTORS® who have ranked among the top 10% or REALTORS® in Chicago in addition to holding the top designations, certifications, and awards bestowed among the best REALTORS® in the country.Marki LemonsWith over a decade of experience working in real estate, Marki Lemons has established herself as a leading expert in the residential real estate industry. In a market experiencing near record numbers of short sales and foreclosures, Marki has used her dynamic, professional attitude and vast experience to become known as Chicago’s “Queen of Foreclosures.” By consistently offering sound industry analysis and professional guidance, Marki’s expertise is regularly featured in The Chicago Tribune, Chicago Agent Magazine, Chicago Realtor Magazine, and has also been included on CBS News Chicago and HGTV.Not only is Marki an exceptional agent, but she is also a dedicated educator. In 2010 Marki was named the Illinois Real Estate Educator of the Year. Marki began her career in education in 1993 and currently works as a speaker, instructor, and coach, teaching real estate pre-licensing courses, real estate finance, reverse mortgages, broker licensing, special interest classes/seminars and continuing education courses in marketing and management for both Chicago City Colleges and The University of Phoenix. In addition, Marki is certified to teach courses for REBAC, ABR, ePro and The Women’s Council of Realtors.1
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    About Us (cont.)EveBentonAfter years of advising in both banking and financial services, Eve pursued her passion and embarked on a career in real estate. She utilizes her listening and advisory skills to help people achieve their goals. When working with Eve, it is apparent in her approach that she realizes that each client has a unique set of needs. She considers herself a true city dweller and her client’s benefit from her love and familiarity of Chicago ’s diverse neighborhoods and architecture. Eve’s patience, sound work ethic and negotiating skills have proven invaluable in helping clients with their real estate decisions. Her U.S. Army National Guard experience has created an affinity to Veterans and a commitment to understanding their circumstances and assisting them with their real estate needs.Geraldine BlairGeraldine has fully embraced the vision and brings to the team over 30 years of experience in Business Management. Upon leaving the business world and prior to returning to Chicago she spent much of her time doing community service by teaching life skills in church’s, schools, prisons and drug abuse centers in and around Philadelphia. With a belief that good communication is vital to accomplishing goals, she loves nothing more than to motivate, encourage and empower others to strive for excellence in this area. She views the area of short sales and foreclosure as another tremendous opportunity to assist her community, friends and loved ones in pursuit of their dreams of owning a home, and in many instances changing their entire lives as a result, thereby changing the community around them.2
  • 3.
    ResponsibilityAs your distressedproperty specialists, we have a responsibility to you at all times and will service yourspecific real estate needs in the following ways:Expert GuidanceActivity reportsAttend “lock-outs”Before & after digital photosBroker price opinions (BPO)Cash for keysClosing coordinationCommunicate with title companiesEvictionsFull MLS & internet participationLawn care maintenanceLoss mitigationNegotiate with the tenant or former ownerOccupancy checksOn-call 24/7Print ad marketingProperty liability/risk assessmentProperty listing and sellingProperty preservation servicesRe-key & winterizationRepair estimatesSupervise rehabTrash outs & debris removalUtility transfersResponsivenessAct in good faith at all timeObey your instructionsReturn all calls and emails promptlyPresent and respond to all offers in a timely mannerAccountingReceive and monitor all earnest moneyReceive and deliver all documents in a timely mannerRubloff’s full service accounting departmentEmail notification of earnest money depositDisclosureEnsure that all parties to the transaction are fully informed about and materiel facts that may affect the transactionProvide all federal, state, county, and city disclosuresFinancingProving relationship with Chicago’s best purchase rehab and community lendersTeam members who are licensed in residential lending, thereby being able to access the financial strength of a transactionMarketingVHT professional photosYouTube profile and Twitter linkBlog exclusively for each listingTop ranked websitesFacebook and LinkedIn exposureDistress Homebuyers Seminar3
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    RefferalsThe ADPR® ReferralNetwork of Keller Williams welcomes the opportunity to service your referrals. Distress properties are a very complex transaction. In order to facilitate a successful short sale transaction there is a minimum of three requirements:The homeowner must owe more than what the property is currently worth.The homeowner must have exhausted all liquid assets.The homeowner’s monthly debt must exceed the homeowner’s monthly income.To make a referral:Download the referral agreement form at: [need link]Email form to info@markilemons.com or Fax to: 888-350-9221.You will receive a follow-up phone call and a signed agreement in 24-48 hours Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Any referrals received after 5:00 PM on Friday will be processed the following Monday.Upon sending the signed agreement the ADPR® Referral Network will contact the referral and send a status update via email every 14 days until closing.All referral checks will be processed within 48 hours of the deal funding. Checks will be mailed from the office unless other provisions are made.4
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    Service AreaTo maintaina high level of quality the ADPR® Referral Network of Keller Williams services properties that are within a 25 mile radius of our downtown Chicago offices.Zip Area60601 CHICAGO - Loop60602 CHICAGO - Loop60603 CHICAGO - Loop60604 CHICAGO - Loop60605 CHICAGO - Loop60606 CHICAGO - Near North60606 CHICAGO - Loop60607 CHICAGO - Tri-Taylor60610 CHICAGO - Near North60610 CHICAGO - Old Town60610 CHICAGO - West Town60611 CHICAGO - Near North60612 CHICAGO - West Town60613 CHICAGO - Buena Park60613 CHICAGO - North Center60613 CHICAGO - Lake View60614 CHICAGO - Lincoln Park60614 CHICAGO - Old Town60615 CHICAGO - Hyde Park60617 CHICAGO - South Shore60618 CHICAGO - Roscoe Village60618 CHICAGO - North Center60618 CHICAGO - Irving Park60619 CHICAGO - South Shore60619 CHICAGO - Chatham60620 CHICAGO - Chatham60621 CHICAGO - Humboldt Park60622 CHICAGO - West Town60625 CHICAGO - Lincoln Square60625 CHICAGO - North Park60625 CHICAGO - Albany ParkZipArea60626 CHICAGO - Rogers Park60630 CHICAGO - Edison Park60630 CHICAGO - North Park60630 CHICAGO - Albany Park60631 CHICAGO - Jefferson Park60637 CHICAGO - Kenwood60637 CHICAGO - South Shore60639 CHICAGO - Logan Square60640 CHICAGO - Uptown60641 CHICAGO - Portage Park60641 CHICAGO - Irving Park60641 CHICAGO - Logan Square60645 CHICAGO - Warren Park60646 CHICAGO - Jefferson Park60646 CHICAGO - North Park60647 CHICAGO - Logan Square60647 CHICAGO - Humboldt Park60647 CHICAGO - West Town60649 CHICAGO - South Shore60651 CHICAGO - Humboldt Park60653 CHICAGO - Douglas60653 CHICAGO - Oakland60653 CHICAGO - Hyde Park60654 CHICAGO - Near North60657 CHICAGO - Roscoe Village60657 CHICAGO - North Center60657 CHICAGO - Lake View60659 CHICAGO - West Ridge60659 CHICAGO - Lincoln Square60659 CHICAGO - North Park60660 CHICAGO - Buena ParkZipArea60007 Elk Grove Village60009 Elk Grove Village60062 Northbrook60065 Northbrook60169 Hoffman Estates60179 Hoffman Estates60301 Oak Park60302 Oak Park60303 Oak Park60304 Oak Park60406 Blue Island60409 Calumet City60415 Chicago Ridge60419 Dolton60422 Flossmoor60430 Homewood60452 Oak Forest60453 Oak Lawn60454 Oak Lawn60457 Hickory Hills60459 Burbank60462 Orland Park60467 Orland Park60471 Richton Park60477 Tinley Park60478 Country Club Hills60487 Tinley Park60707 Elmwood Park60803 Alsip60805 Evergreen Park5