I SPEAK:
English
About Joseph Hedrick
EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS:1967 - Present Independent Real Estate Professional;2000 - Awarded Certified Residential Specialist - earned by less than 5% of REALTORS®;2002 - Century 21® Master Award;Multi-Million Dollar Producer.
EDUCATION:Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago IL;Oceanside Junior College, Oceanside CA;Manley High School, Chicago IL.
MISSION STATEMENT - EXCEEDS YOUR EXPECTATIONS:Improve the quality of life for my clients and family with integrity to create financial security in a professional manner, while leading a balanced life and still giving back to the community.
AREAS SERVICED:Des Plaines,Glenview,Golf,Lincolnwood,Morton Grove,
Mount Prospect,Niles,Skokie.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®;
Illinois Association of REALTORS®;Certified Residential Council;Midwest Real Estate Data LLC;CENTURY 21 Masters Club.
PERSONAL INFORMATION:Resident of Skokie and Morton Grove for over 40 Years;Enjoys Golf and Politics;Has Seven Children.
Get in touch
Real Estate Glossary Terms
-
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Branch of the federal government responsible for collecting taxes including personal and corporate. The IRS administers tax rules and regulations, and investigates tax irregularities. Criminal prosecution may be made by IRS for tax fraud through the U.S. Tax Court. ...
-
Salesperson
Individual engaged in selling a product or service. The product may be an investment in real estate. In some instances, state law may require licensing to safeguard the public by requiring specified professional and ethical standards. ...
-
Gift Of Equity
A sale price below market value, where the difference is a gift from the sellers to the buyers. Such gifts are usually between family members. Lenders will usually allow the gift to count as a down payment. ...
-
Borderline Risk
Prospective insurance applicant who has questionable underwriting characteristics. ...
-
Single Premium Immediate Annuity
Immediate annuity under which one premium payment is made and the annuity is paid up (no further premium payments are required). ...
Real Estate Advice
Homebuyer Tips
Buying a home has always been one of the most important financial decisions we had to make as we worked our way up on the social ladder. It is a decision that is not taken lightly and for some people, it can be stressful, but exciting as well. The unique feeling you get when you reach the doorstep of your own home is unmatched and you get a genuine sense of ...
Homebuyer Tips
There are a lot of cities on Florida’s Gulf Coast. In the panhandle, the city of Pensacola is known for its historic air base, as well as being a surprisingly affordable place to live. Further down the coast, the city of Tampa has gained a reputation as one of Florida’s most attractive young metropolitan cities, experiencing rapid population growth in recent ...
Agent Advice
Tips For Realtors: Getting More Clients
As a realtor, there are a lot of different areas of your job that you need to focus on to put food on the table. You need to know how to gauge a buyer’s interest, in order to ascertain how interested they are in your listing. You need to establish trust between you and your clients, so they know you’re worthy of their business. It’s also important to ...
Agent Advice
The Trust Shared Between A Real Estate Agent And Their Client
Buying or selling real estate is something most of us experience at some point in our lives. The process can be long and difficult sometimes but in the end a successful transaction is profoundly rewarding. Closing a transaction on a home for a first time home buyer will put a big smile on their face, knowing that they have achieved their dream of homeownership. Selling ...
Homebuyer Tips
Millennials: Good Or Bad For The Real Estate Market?
Over the years, the landscape of the housing market has changed dramatically. As the older generation grows even older, a new group is coming into their own as the face of the housing market: millennials. These home buyers are faced with a new set of daunting challenges when it comes to buying a home, and realtors face an entirely different set of challenges when ...
Stay connected with me
My credentials
