As a homebuyer working with me, you are open to learning a bit about the market and taking ownership of the process. I’ll teach you as much as you want to know so you have more control over how you find your home. You might start in the passenger’s seat of this experience, but I’d love to get you in the driver’s seat.I go the extra mile to network with other realtors and find out what buyers are looking for before you even see the property. I also learn what you’re looking for and your risk comfort level. This advance work increases the chances that you will only spend time looking at places that are a good match for you. I love working with first-time homebuyers. Maybe you’re renting right now, but you’re ready for new life skills. You ask good questions, listen to expertise, have persistence and patience and if you’re not certain about everything you’re looking for, you take the time to figure it out. You understand what I mean when I talk about the importance of where you live. Buying a home makes you part of a community, it grounds you, and it empowers you to build a family and be the parent you want to be. Buying a house is both an accomplishment and the foundation of your future.For multi-unit buyers, you might use the term house hacking, but you’re a business person providing a high-quality home for others. You have patience, you learn the market, and you know the process takes as long as it takes.From my experience with single residences and multi-unit properties, I know the inner workings of the search and the deal and do what it takes to make it a smooth process all around. I like identifying opportunities. I stay in touch with other realtors so they remember me later, increasing the chances that my client lands the residential property they want. I get great satisfaction from the long-term payoff of that kind of diligence.My family has lived in Chicago for generations and I was born and raised in the city. I’ve lived in several beautiful neighborhoods, and have had the experience of buying and selling my own property. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, training for triathlons, seeking out the newest restaurants and breweries, and time with my fiancé Melissa and our pets, Hannah (dog) and Daisy (cat).To discuss possibilities, please contact me at danhellweg@atproperties.com