SARAH O'SHEA MUnOZ ~ YOUR HOMESELLING GUIDE Sarah O'SheaMuñoz Sarah O’Shea Muñoz (708) 359-1570 SOMunoz@BHHSChicago.com
Sarah O’Shea Muñoz is an established, educated, enthusiastic Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago. With over 20 years of successful career experience, she is a local market expert dedicated to earning client trust and providing exceptional service. Sarah works hard for her clients and has been awarded the President’s Club sales achievement award annually. She has forged strong relationships within her community of family, friends, associates, and clients who now advocate on her behalf through a flourishing referral network. Sarah is an active listener who educates and counsels her clients with utmost care. Negotiating acceptable contract terms requires effective communication skills and Sarah excels at this! She is approachable in style, knowledgeable, and operates with the highest level of professionalism. Sarah has lived and been active in the Oak Park and River Forest community for over three decades and currently resides in River Forest. She has lived in eight different Oak Park and River Forest homes and neighborhoods making her an especially “hyper-local” expert! She is passionate about the community and eager to share her adopted hometown and the Chicago area at large. Sarah has two adult daughters and serves in her church. She also mentored teen girls. Sarah loves to entertain, play racquet sports, travel, read and enjoy time with family and friends. Sarah’s favorite year-round interests include distance swimming and playing tennis and platform tennis. @SarahOSheaMunozHomes @SarahOSheaMunoz Contact 101 N. OAK PARK AVENUE OAK PARK, IL C 708.359.1570 O 708.848.5550 SOMunoz@BHHSChicago.com SarahOSheaMunoz.BHHSChicago.com Designations Graduate, REALTOR ® Institute/ GRI REALTORS® with the GRI designation have in depth training in legal and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards, and the sales process. Earning the designation is a way to stand out to prospective buyers and sellers as a professional with expertise in these areas. e-PRO® The NAR’s e-PRO® certification program teaches Realtors® how to master the advanced digital marketing techniques of today to effectively grow their business. With the e-PRO® certification, Realtors® increase their ability to reach customers by applying advanced technologies and social media strategies to their business plan. Accredited Staging Partner® Real Estate Agent (ASP-RE®) The ASP-RE® agent takes a 2-day course that includes planning and implementing staging a property. Agents learn how to advise their seller clients how to best prepare their homes for sale for maximum sale price. These suggestions can range from simply changing paint color, decluttering, making repairs, spot staging or fully staging a home. Each situation is di!erent and it is the ASP-RE ® who will guide the client to what works best for them. Certified Negotiations Expert (CNE) The Certified Negotiations Expert is trained to be a master at negotiating best possible terms for their client and the overall situation. Situations vary and it is critical for the negotiator to understand both the spoken and unspoken issues in order to effectively bring optimal outcomes for the parties.
SARAH O’SHEA MUÑOZ Realtor & Broker Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Enthusiastic and experienced, Sarah O’Shea Muñoz brings a wealth of industry and market knowledge to both her clients and colleagues. She is an engaged Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices who is dedicated to providing superior service and personalized attention. Muñoz has a talent for building relationships, establishing trust and being a savvy negotiator. She feels this has been foundational to her 20-plus years of success. Drawing on her interpersonal skills to best meet the needs of her clients, she is an exceptional listener who responds promptly and is committed to helping consumers make informed, educated decisions. In 2022 Muñoz was, once again, honored with the BHHS President’s Club Award, ranking her in the top 6% of the company’s national sales network. She also earned the 2023 Five Star Professional Real Estate Agent Award. In 2021 she was named a Notable Residential Real Estate Broker by Crain’s Chicago Business. Muñoz describes herself as a connector and developer of long-term, lasting relationships throughout her life. She has curated a network of home-related tradespeople to ensure her clients have reliable resources for home repairs and improvements. “It is a privilege to earn clients’ trust negotiating complex deals and being their referral resource,” she says. Muñoz possesses a natural eye for improving a home’s presentation and has completed an accredited staging-professional program. “From experience, I know that staging exponentially maximizes the sale price of most property while minimizing its market time,” she notes. A resident of River Forest, Muñoz loves her community. When not connecting with clients, she stays active by playing various racket sports and swimming, and she unwinds by reading all kinds of books. Muñoz also serves in her church, volunteers with youth and spends time with her two adult daughters and array of good friends. CHICAGOAGENT• 2023 • CHICAGOAGENTMAGAZINE.COM
Sarah O’Shea Muñoz is an exceptional professional and successful full-time Broker Agent. She has spent the past 20+ years sharpening her craft. With a high EQ (Emotional Quotient), she works effectively with many communication styles. Sarah is a “hands-on” Broker prioritizing her clients and responding promptly. Muñoz excels at negotiating best terms for her clients to yield results. Details matter from pre-listing, listing, contract, negotiating, financing to reach the closing table. There are many parts to a transaction and Sarah makes sure the process runs smoothly. She earned the President’s Club Award ranking her in the top 6% of the BHHS Chicago national network. Sarah has developed a wealth of industry knowledge. She is a committed agent providing superior service and undivided attention to each client. Building relationships, earning trust and being a savvy negotiator is foundational. Muñoz draws on her exemplary interpersonal skills, experience, innovative marketing and cutting-edge technology to best help her clients make informed, educated decisions. Sarah is a dedicated professional and passionate about real estate. She keeps customers abreast of market circumstances and relevant industry changes that can impact decision making. Muñoz is seasoned at navigating complex transactions and creating solutions. Sarah has a natural eye for improving a home’s presentation and works closely with her photographer. As a REALTOR® who completed Accredited Staging Professional program, she knows that staging exponentially maximizes the sale price of a property while also minimizing its market time. Muñoz works with several esteemed staging companies as needed. Sarah has curated a network of home-related tradespeople to ensure her clients have reliable resources for home repairs and improvements. Muñoz stays active playing platform tennis, pickleball and swims regularly. She is an avid reader, is active in her church and volunteers with youth. Sarah has two adult daughters who are launched and on their own! Sarah lives in River Forest and serves the Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park as well as the city and western Chicago suburbs. A home is often one’s most valuable asset. Who guides you on this important journey matters. Let’s connect SARAH O'SHEA MUnOZ ~ 4
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PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR SALE Indoors Paint rooms in neutral tones. Ask your agent! Replace burned-out light bulbs. Match & style and color tones. Wipe base boards & clean switchplates. Wash windows, mirrors, & glass doors Clean bathrooms and display fresh towels Avoid strong cooking odors Avoid strong air fresheners Leave kitchen tidy Clean washing machine interior & detergent tray, especially in frontloaders Service HVAC & have cleaned Make list with dates of major home improvements. Be prepared to provide permits, if required. Exterior Clean exterior windows & screens Clean gutters Cut lawn & trim bushes Paint/ touch up exterior, weather permitting Display patio furniture Power wash deck, patio, and porch Shovel sidewalks and salt Display seasonal planter(s) ...It Starts With CurbAppeal!
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SARAH O'SHEA MUnOZ ~ RecentSales: 231 Keystone - River Forest 915 William – River Forest 633 Ashland – River Forest 1039 N. Oak Park Avenue – Oak Park 302 Ashland - River Forest 1442 Lathrop - River Forest 929 S. Kent- Elmhurst 101 N. Euclid #2 – Oak Park 1114 Augusta - Oak Park 538 N. Elmwood – Oak Park 1525 W. Talcott Road - Park Ridge 101 N. Euclid #12 – Oak Park 505 N Rose - Park Ridge 1021 Walnut Way – Oak Park 1136 Challenge Road - Batavia 419 Lincoln - Downers Grove 33 Forest - River Forest 602 Wenonah - Oak Park 1215 N. Lombard–Oak Park 1011 Marengo - Forest Park 5721 S. Garfield - Hinsdale 516 N. Lombard – Oak Park 7322 Randolph #6 - Forest Park $1,115,000 $ 996,250 $ 773,000 $ 725,000 $ 700,000 $. 685,000 $ 665,000 $ 630,000 $ 625,000 $ 600,000 $ 580,000 $ 565,000 $ 565,000 $ 575,000 $ 535,000 $ 520,000 $. 515,000 $ 514,700 $ 500,000 $. 475,000 $ 470,000 $ 415,000 $ 409,700
SARAH O'SHEA MUnOZ ~ RecentSales: 2328 N. Mango - Chicago 1705 N. Sayre - Chicago 1224 W. Van Buren #302 - Chicago 415 Franklin #3E - River Forest 6260 W. 128th - Palos Heights 415 Franklin #5C - River Forest 1420 N Harlem - A - River Forest 1033 Ontario #3 - River Forest 411 Ashland #2A - River Forest 415 Franklin #4B - River Forest 415 Franklin #3G - River Forest 424 Park #406 - River Forest 407 Franklin #3F - River Forest 203 N. Kenilworth #3D - Oak Park 415 Franklin #4C - River Forest 1244 S. Harding - Chicago 235 Marengo #4A - Forest Park $325,000 $325,000 $323,500 $320,000 $345,000 $269,700 $267,500 $262,500 $252,500 $244,700 $235,000 $230,000 $220,000 $210,000 $220,000 $201,000 $195,000
This is my second time working with Sarah O'Shea Muñoz and she blows it away again. Not only did she help us sell our condo in record time, she is efficient, knowledgeable, helpful, and always available to help when needed. She took a step outside of her comfort zone to look at properties outside of her area and we found a stunning home and could not be happier! Lexie & Matthew, Sellers & Buyers Oak Park & Palos Heights We had the pleasure of working with Sarah O’Shea Muñoz and we couldn't be happier with the service we received. She was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and attentive to our needs. Throughout the process, Sarah was very responsive. She went above and beyond by working on offers with us late into the evening, ensuring that we could submit them to sellers promptly in this competitive market. What set Sarah apart was her dedication to working in our best interests. She always prioritized our needs and provided unbiased feedback on properties. She expertly assessed the quality of homes, identified any potential issues, and even advised us to lower our offer price when we were tempted to go higher. When we found the perfect home, Sarah acted swiftly to secure a showing for us within hours of the listing going live. We were able to submit an offer that same night, thanks to her efficiency and expertise. Thank you for going above and beyond to help us find our dream home! Julian & Briana, Buyers TESTIMONIALS Sarah was an absolute pleasure to work with! She was approachable, knowledgeable, and professional throughout our home-buying process. She understood our personal preferences and expectations, and utilized her local expertise and historical knowledge of the market to help us find the perfect house. I would 100% recommend anyone looking for a house--first time buyer or otherwise--to have Sarah help you in your search for a home. Thanks Sarah! Kevin & Shannon, Buyers Forest Park Sarah Munoz was an experienced, seasoned real estate professional. She clearly described the sales process to us and took her time to understand our needs. Once the paperwork for the house sale was completed, Sarah quickly went to work preparing to market our home. Her committment to our house sale continued throughout the process. I would highly recommend Sarah Munoz to others looking to buy or sell a home. Chuck & Wanda, Sellers River Forest A trusting and reliable relationship is what we have experienced with Sarah. It is easy to find a broker to help you selling/buying a property. However, you don't always find one who cares about the happiness of your family after the transaction. Sarah is knowledgeable and has great connections to the local business that we need service from during the transaction process. She is always there for us, thinking ahead of us, and making constructive suggestions to us. I would recommend Sarah to any of my friends if he/she needs a broker in the future. Manny & Sheena, Sellers & Buyers River Forest & Elmhurst Sarah was truly incredible. She has the drive, determination, and experience to make dreams come true. This was our second time working with her (she helped us with our first home purchase) and we could not have been happier with the outcome. A lot has changed in the market over the last 5 years and Sarah did a great job level setting our expectations with her honesty and transparency on the process this time around. She also inspired hope and excitement making the experience fun and enjoyable. She did an excellent job selling our home and helping us find our new dream home. Her experience really shined through with negotiations and ability to check every box we were looking for in our next home purchase. When things got tough and emotions were high she was calm, compassionate, and attentive to our needs. Sarah is an absolute joy to work with and we are so thankful to her! Jordan & Ashley, Sellers & Buyers Park Ridge & Batavia
“Sarah O’Shea Munoz is a true gem that genuinely likes her job. With Sarah, you do not just get a realtor. She is happy to begin working with you months before you list your home for sale. She will advise you on what you should spend money on (or not) in the process of getting your home ready for the market. She gives expert staging advice and will happily give you a hand with this transformation. She has a collection of small furniture, art and decorative pieces that she gladly lends you. In addition, she has a professional network of useful contacts including mortgage “Sarah O’Shea Munoz did a fantastic job from start to finish. She provided a thorough market analysis in a changing market and priced the house right for a swift sale on the private listing network. Her interactions with other agents and attorney interaction reflect her integrity and respect in the real estate community. Sarah had great attention to detail from contracts to staging of the house. She handled inspections scheduling with ease in a way that was respectful of all schedules. Sarah is highly professional, responsive, and personable to work with. We would highly recommend her to sell your home.” Joe & Dana Connell – Oak Park, Sellers “We were referred to Sarah by a family member who worked with Sarah several years ago and we could not have been happier with our choice. From the moment we contacted her, Sarah immediately wanted to know everything about us and what we were looking for making the process a very welcoming and personal one. We moved to Oak Park, and I honestly don’t think you will find anyone that can tell you more about the area than her. Sarah showed us multiple properties in different neighborhoods so we got a feel for what we needed. Once the time came, she was quick with negotiations and helped us purchase for a great price! She has given us great recommendations and still makes sure everything is going well even after the sale has closed. I can’t recommend Sarah enough, if you’re moving to Oak Park or the surrounding area, call her!” Justin - Buyer “Sarah O’Shea Munoz has helped me through the processes of buying and selling several homes and condos. She is consistently helpful and professional. Her knowledge of the western suburbs has been vital for identifying properties that are sound long-term purchases in areas of OP and FP and that have resources key to my lifestyle. She is respectful of my budget. She is extremely effective managing timelines, even for other parties that are not necessarily reliable. I would not consider using any other realtor for future purchases/sales.” Laurie L – Oak Park & Forest Park, Seller & Buyer “Sarah has helped buy and sell four homes for me and my family members over the past 6 years. She is very knowledgeable about both the objective and subjective factors and process when buying and selling. Sarah is incredibly patient. She listens carefully to her clients’ priorities and willingly shares her professional, fact-based opinions based on those priorities. Most importantly, Sarah encourages feedback. She takes all feedback respectfully and fully integrates it into the business relationship moving forward. Sarah is incredibly thorough and always goes the extra mile.” Jenni T, Seller & Buyer River Forest brokers, lawyers, home inspectors, painters, floor installers, etc. To that end, she will provide detailed market analysis and present your house in the most professional way. Selling a home can be stressful. There are many moving pieces that all need to come together. It can be quite frustrating at times. Sarah will support you from the beginning until the end. She has professional knowledge and personal skills to keep the deal on track. We recently closed on our fourth real estate transaction with Sarah’s help. In the last decade, we have used her services twice as buyers and twice as sellers. Taking her advice our house looked fantastic. We had an offer in less than a week. This allowed us to smoothly transition to our new dream home. If you put your trust in Sarah she will truly guide you home!” Maria and Alex - Oak Park, Sellers & Buyers TESTIMONIALS To Read More Reviews? Scan Below.
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