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“A home is one of the most important assets that
most people will ever buy. Homes are also where
memories are made and you want to work with

someone you can trust.”

- Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

ABOUT McCLEARY GROUP

McCLEARY GROUP

Megan & Tom McCleary

The McCleary Group, a Chicago area real estate team, provides premiere real
estate services, whether it is buying, selling or building your home. This top team of
seasoned real estate agents includes Megan McCleary and Tom McCleary.

McCleary Group is proud to be consistently recognized among the top real estate
agents in the nation. Based in Hinsdale, IL, McCleary Group specializes in luxury
homes in Chicago’s western suburbs including Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook,
Burr Ridge, Western Springs and other surrounding communities. Whether it’s your
dream home, right-size home, or an investment property you’re looking to buy or sell,
McCleary Group can make it happen!

Expertise | Services | Results

Luxury Real Estate

ABOUT McCLEARY GROUP

MEET MEGAN McCLEARY

Megan McCleary is the #1 Hinsdale real estate broker for Berkshire Hathaway
HomeServices Chicago. Megan is well connected and has the inside track of the local
real estate market. She will exceed your expectations and maximize results when
buying or selling a home. She is one of the best in the real estate business in Hinsdale
and Chicago’s western suburbs, and among the top 1% of brokers in the nation.
Megan has developed a vast network of relationships and resources to draw upon for
her clients. With extensive experience in multi-media advertising sales, Megan knows
how to both market and negotiate successfully to get the best results for her clients.
Her strong business background, vast local market knowledge, personal and
professional connections, and integrity are some of the key reasons Megan McCleary
is an award winning top Hinsdale real estate broker.
Passionate about real estate, she brings her unique style and strategies to clients
to help them achieve their goals. Understanding that for most people, their home is
their biggest financial investment, Megan takes this very seriously. She is absolutely
committed to clients needs in every way and dedicated to providing them with the
highest level of service, expertise and results.

ABOUT McCLEARY GROUP

MEET TOM McCLEARY

Tom McCleary joined McCleary Group after 30 years as a senior executive in the
financial markets. He holds an MBA from the prestigious Wharton School of Business.
Tom has always had a passion for real estate. He has personally owned 12 homes, built
two homes in Hinsdale and renovated a loft in Chicago. Tom is intensely focused on
the details and knows the difference they make in homes. Many factors are considered
when buying a home; from the literal aspect of how you want to live, economics, as
well as the intangible emotional appeal of a home.
Tom cares about finding the right home for you, understanding that it may take some
time to connect to the ideal home. When selling your home, he offers a unique
perspective; spending years of selling on Wall Street coupled with his personal
background. Tom’s in-depth knowledge of the local markets, home building expertise,
and marketing savvy enable him to market your home to maximize returns and minimize
your days on the market.

ABOUT McCLEARY GROUP

WHY McCLEARY GROUP

• #1 Agent for sales volume in Hinsdale for Berkshire Hathaway, consistently
among the top 20 agents in DuPage County.

• Provides concierge level service to each and every client.
• Your listing is supported by the entire Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Chicago brand.
• We will accurately price and strategically negotiate to get your home sold.
• Provides a team approach to execute details, but as your agent, will always

interact with clients and prospective buyers personally.
• Well connected and has the inside track of the local real estate market.
• 18 year resident and personally invested in local community, residents

and charities.
• Provides in depth staging services to showcase your home at its very best in

person and in photos/video.
• Strategic digital, print and social marketing to provide optimum exposure.

1 Claim based on Midwest real estate data (MRED) MLS data for the largest total unit sales as measured by the count of sold transactions of residential property in the city of Hinsdale,
with a close date between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020 for agents who represented the buyer of the property and were members of the MRED.

ABOUT McCLEARY GROUP

AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS

#1 IN HINSDALE

TOP 50 IN ILLINOIS

Individual Agent by Transaction Volume

As ranked by REAL Trends + Tom Ferry
America’s Best Real Estate Professionals 2020

#1

AGENT

TOP REAL ESTATE AGENT 2020

ABOUT McCLEARY GROUP

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING

“We used Megan to sell our home in Hinsdale and she did an amazing job for us. She has a great eye for
staging, great ideas for marketing and really hustled to get our house sold in a tough market. I highly
recommend Megan!!”

 — Hinsdale Seller: Kari G.

“Megan is a top Hinsdale and Western Suburb agent and we can now see why. She excelled at what any
seller wants - she sold our home much faster and for a higher offer than we expected! And that too in
a buyer’s market. She is extremely professional, thorough, honest and kind. She genuinely cares about
her clients’ needs and hopes and places that at top priority, which is not easy to find in an agent. She is
easy to communicate with and is very responsive. Megan made what we thought would be a stressful
process, incredibly smooth and flawless. She exceeded our expectations in every single aspect of the
home selling process!”

 — Hinsdale Seller: Anjali O

“Megan McCleary is the best! She sold our house in less than a week and had multiple offers. Megan made
the whole process of selling easy and flawless. We enjoyed working with her and loved how professional
and responsive she was throughout the whole process. HIGHLY recommend Megan and the McCleary
Group.”

 — Hinsdale Seller: Kathleen P

“I am a Realtor myself and so I have some insight on this very difficult profession. Megan could not
have been more professional and successful for us. Everything from pricing (always difficult) to staging
to handling the Open Houses. She and her team were terrific and in this very difficult market sold our
home in 6 weeks. Plus she brought 2 offers in on the same day and was able to negotiate an additional
$50k for us. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking to work with a real professional. You won’t be
disappointed!”

 — Hinsdale Seller: Frank B

“Megan was a true professional every step of the way. From staging our home, advertising it, always
being there for the showings and closing the deal. Her attention to follow up, engaging us throughout the
process, and honesty (for better or worse) make it easy for me to recommend her without hesitation.”

 — Hinsdale Seller: Mary F

ABOUT McCLEARY GROUP

“We had a great experience working with Megan. You could describe us as somewhat anxious buyers
and sellers, and Megan was able to ease our minds in both realms. She led us to our dream home, and
was able to sell our house quickly and smoothly. Megan, Tom and the professionals they work with
are knowledgeable, professional and responsive. We are so happy in our new home, and would highly
recommend the McCleary Group!”

 — Westmont Seller and Hinsdale Buyer: Sarah L

“Megan is a world-class agent who is also a lot of fun and kind to work with. She’s extremely responsive,
knowledgeable, proactive (but also patient), and supportive. We had a phenomenal experience working
with her!”

 — Hinsdale Seller and Buyer: Ryan T

“I love the comprehensive process Megan and her team use to help you sell your home quickly and for
the best price possible. She is knowledgeable at knowing what the fair market value is of your home as
well as what sellers are looking for to help make your home desirable to buyers. Having Megan as my
realtor, and following through on her recommendations, we were able to sell our luxury home in 2 1/2
weeks. I highly recommend Megan McCleary and the McCleary group.”

 — Hinsdale/Clarendon Hills Seller & Buyer: Char L

“Megan represented us for both the sale of our home and the purchase of our new home. She has a very
good understanding of the market and pricing within it. She uses smart marketing tools and staging
techniques to sell your home quickly. She networked with other agents and followed through with all
leads. She was always very professional and aware of all the stresses associated with buying/selling a
home. We always felt like Megan was on our side and watching every aspect of the transaction. We will
definitely hire her the next time we need to buy/sell a home.”

 — Hinsdale Buyer and Seller: Besty E

“She (Megan) is a consummate professional and was a terrific partner for our family. She listened to our
needs, targeted properties that appealed to our interests, and approached listing our home in a strategic
manner. Today, we’re in a great new home because of her efforts. And what could’ve been a stressful and
emotional process turned out to be a lot of fun.”

 — Hinsdale Seller and Buyer: Carol K

“Megan guided us through the entire process of buying and selling our homes. Her experience and
expertise kept our anxiety at a minimum from beginning to end. She was extremely responsive and I
would recommend any prospective buyers and/or sellers to utilize her service!”

 — Downers Grove Seller & Hinsdale Buyer: Susan S

ABOUT McCLEARY GROUP

“Megan provided an unbelievable level of service and guidance throughout the entire sale process.
She reacted quickly and efficiently to every issue and ultimately sold our home in days of listing (at our
desired price). We’ve recommended her to several friends who have all had similar experiences. A true
professional in every aspect.”

 — Hinsdale Seller and Buyer: Brian M

“Megan was absolutely amazing. I would recommend her and her team to anyone looking to buy or sell a
home in the Hinsdale area or other western suburb area. She sold our home in 10 days, priced our home
accurately, listened to our hopes and desires and was beyond professional in all regards. I recommend
Megan in every way. We love our new home! Thank you so much!”

 — Hinsdale Seller & LaGrange Buyer: Virginia C

I highly recommend Megan. She helped us purchase and sell our homes. She is completely professional,
has a strong understanding of the market and worked hard to sell our home. She expertly guided us
through the process of getting the house ready and with negotiations during both the purchase and sale.

 — Hinsdale Seller and Buyer: Amy H

“Moving from out of state and totally unfamiliar with Hinsdale, Megan had the perfect combination of
local knowledge and real estate experience which resulted in us purchasing a well-suited house in a
perfect location for our family. Megan was highly professional, a great listener, and had fantastic response
times. She seemed available to us 24/7, at a moments notice, and had a willingness to explore even the
remotest of possibilities. She is a hard worker and we appreciated her keen understanding of the market.
Her negotiation skills, patience, and great communication skills made the purchasing process easy. Even
after the transaction was completed, Megan followed up and connected us with workers as well as
friends to ensure we settled into Hinsdale with a helping hand. If you are looking for an agent who will
work for you 110% until you find what you are looking for, Megan McCleary can’t be beat!”

 — Hinsdale Buyer: Sarah W

“Megan was fantastic to work with through the entire home buying process. She was quick to understand
what our family wanted and maximized our time with only showing us houses she knew we would
be interested in. She was very patient, honest, responsive and insightful. The buying process is so
overwhelming especially when you are in and out of houses in such a short time but Megan was great
at pointing out different aspects of the house or location. We moved from out of state so it was nice to
have an agent that was knowledgeable about the area, schools and local housing market. She continues
to be a great resource. I would highly recommend Megan!”

 — Hinsdale Buyer: Amy R

ABOUT McCLEARY GROUP

“Megan was wonderful to work with, and I’ll recommend her to anyone! There is so much an individual
can access on their own online, but Megan brought her knowledge and understanding of the broader
market to really help me find the home that would be the best fit for me and my family. She’s also not
shy to disagree with you in a respectful way, asking questions to make sure that she fully understood
my needs, and helped me understand what would be a great fit at a competitive price. Finally, she’s
very responsive. During my search and throughout negotiations, she was always available to help with
questions and push to get the best outcome as quickly as possible. In short, she’s really great!”

 — Hinsdale Buyer: Chris W

“Megan is, in one word, professional. She has incredible knowledge of the local market, and effectively
guided us through the buying process. She also listens extremely well and makes the entire experience
as smooth as possible. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”

 — Hinsdale Buyer: Vishal O

“Megan was a spectacular agent. What I appreciated the most was her patience; she never rushed us
into a decision, was willing to show us as many homes as we needed to see and was determined to make
sure that we found the perfect home for our family. She was extremely responsive, had a thorough
knowledge of all the inventory on the market and the agents representing them, and helped us identify
properties that were not on the market but were soon to be available. She was there for us every step of
the way; it was a truly wonderful experience working with Megan and I would highly recommend her to
anyone looking for a home in the western suburbs.”

 — Clarendon Hills Buyer: Charlie W

“Megan is a phenomenal real estate agent. She is patient, very organized, communicative, quick to
respond to my relentless questions, a great negotiator and extremely knowledgeable about the area.
She also has a good eye and seems to intuitively understand what someone is going to like/dislike. I
would highly recommend her. She made my home buying experience very easy.”

 — Hinsdale Buyer: Millie G



OUR COMPANY

A GLOBAL NETWORK OF OPPORTUNITY

A globally respected business name, national connections and deep local roots uniquely position
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago to meet the needs of our clients.

UNITED GERMANY
KINGDOM

ITALY

SPAIN

PORTUGAL

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

NEARLY 50,000 AGENTS, 1,450+ OFFICES AND GROWING

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Reach

BHHS Network November 2019, map is subject to change along with the rapid growth of the network.

Last updated November 13, 2019

LOCAL ROOTS GLOBAL REACH

Starting in 1930, we have been a part of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is the top
Chicago-area real estate landscape consistently real estate brand in the nation. With nearly
providing high-quality representation and 50,000 agents and 1,450+ offices*, we offer an
outstanding service to generations of unmatched national and global network.
home buyers and sellers. From our earliest
days in Chicago and Glenview, we have Our company is built on proven operational
become leaders in the brokerage industry excellence, demonstrated integrity and the
by developing relationships with our clients reputation of Berkshire Hathaway, one of the
and our communities. Our affiliation with the world’s most admired companies. Our powerful
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network Global Network Platform equips our agents to
gives us unmatched international alliances with work in a world that is mobile, online and social,
brokerages around the world. complementing our deep industry expertise
and unmatched business knowledge.

Berkshire Hathaway
HomeServices Chicago

No.1

Midwest Region
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

National Network

HomeServices of America

No.1
In the country*

Top Work Place Chicago**

No.1

*Real Trends, 2018 closed transaction sides
**Chicago Tribune Top Work Places, 2019

Berkshire Hathaway

FORTUNE

World’s most
admired companies

BARRON’S

World’s most
respected companies

FORBES

World’s largest
public companies

*Fortune – World’s Most Admired Companies 2019 **Barron’s – World’s Most Respected
Companies 2017 ***Forbes – The World’s Largest Public Companies 2018

MARKETING YOUR HOME

WORLD CLASS MARKETING

A blend of art and science, our marketing platform combines technology with a personal touch.

EXPERT INSIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

Property analysis and preparation Beautiful images captivate buyers

POSTCARDS BROCHURES

Stunning direct mail, targeted Beautiful home brochures and
for results marketing materials

YARD SIGNS ECARDS

A sign of confidence Instantly promote new listings,
open houses and updates

BROKER NETWORKING PROPERTY WEB ADDRESS

Connections with the top brokers Your online address is the focal
in the area point of our marketing

BERKSHIREHATHAWAYHS.COM DIGITAL

A global destination for home buyers 500+ real estate
websites work for you
BHHSCHICAGO.COM
MOBILE
The local real estate resource
An app that is as mobile as
LOCAL MEDIA our buyers

Enticing advertisements in local and PUBLIC RELATIONS
regional newspapers and magazines
Millions of media impressions
each month

REPORTS RELOCATION

Our data powers your We move companies from
next move around the world

SATISFACTION SURVEY

Your feedback matters

MARKETING YOUR HOME

YOUTUBE & INSTAGRAM VIDEOS

VIDEO INSTAGRAM

Our automated marketing systems puts Instagram is one of the fastest growing social
your property video on YouTube and creates sites, with more than 1 billion people using
animated content for social media sites like the platform each month. Décor, style and
Instagram and Facebook. cultural content are a perfect backdrop for
our listings.
YOUTUBE
Slideshow videos are automatically created for
One third of all people online use YouTube. homes, making it easy for our agents to share
And, Google search results rank videos above new listings, open houses, price improvements
traditional websites. Our property videos reach and successful sales.
a mobile and digital buyer audience on this
important platform.

SOURCES: YouTube.com and Instagram.com, December 2018

MARKETING YOUR HOME

DIGITAL EXPOSURE

EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL MARKETING

INSTAGRAM READY PROPERTY VIDEO FACEBOOK SOCIAL ZILLOW ENHANCED ...AND 400+ BHHSCHICAGO.COM
SOCIAL VIDEOS CREATION RETARGETING ADS PROPERTY FEEDS CONSUMER SITES LOCAL REACH

PRE-MARKET DIGITAL & SOCIAL DIGITAL OPEN BHHS GLOBAL NEXT GENERATION TARGETED EMAIL
ACCESS FOR AGENTS ADVERTISEMENTS HOUSE CAPTURE REACH CRM & CMAS MARKETING

ADWERX

Our comprehensive digital marketing uses Adwerx launch ads to showcase your listing.

 Ads automatically created for new listings*
 Shown to potential homebuyers in a 15 mile radius
 Displayed on premium websites, social media and mobile apps

AdWerx uses anonymous online behavioral data to target ads for your home toward local people
who are potential buyers, across a network of websites. Daily campaign marketing reports show you
the results.

*New residential for sale listings, seven day campaign, program subject to change

MARKETING YOUR HOME When they ask where you
are from, you proudly tell
LOCAL ADVERTISING
them Chicago.
Reinforcing our marketing campaigns at the So do we.
local level, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Chicago advertises in a variety of publications BHHSChicago.com
strategically targeted at key demographics. Our
ads are seen in trusted news sources including: © BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently operated subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire
Hathaway affiliate, and a franchisee of BHH Affiliates,LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the
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HINSDALEAN
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
TRIB LOCAL
PIONEER PRESS | THE DOINGS
JWC MEDIA
NORTH SHORE WEEKEND
22ND CENTURY MEDIA
MY SUBURBAN LIFE PAPERS
WALL STREET JOURNAL
CS
FOREST & BLUFF
ULTIMATE ADDRESS
LUXURY COLLECTION MAGAZINE
HARBOR COUNTRY NEWS
THE REAL ESTATE GUIDE
BEACHER
WEDNESDAY JOURNAL
INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS

We provide your home with maximum exposure
to the ideal audience. Tapping into the local
marketplace, we are present in the communities
that we live in and love.

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PUBLIC RELATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA

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February 14, 2020

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Hinsdale, IL 60521

$1,899,000
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MARKETING YOUR HOME

SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE

Sophisticated Elegance in Idyllic Hinsdale Setting

Sophisticated, yet so very livable, this personified. With vaulted ceilings, French fenced-in yard, and a patio perfect for
6,542-square-foot French-inspired doors, a bay windowed sitting area and al fresco dining and summer parties.
Hinsdale estate is awe-inspiring with an amazingly luxurious bath along with
an idyllic setting along the curve of dual walk-in closets, this is exactly where The home has recently undergone
East 6th Street and across from the you will want to begin and end your a true renaissance, boasting fresh
parkway. Uncompromising in design day. Also found on the first floor are a exterior and interior paint, professional
and execution, this remarkable four mudroom with laundry, a butler’s pantry landscaping, restored hardwood, stone
bedroom, four and one half bath and a screened in porch. The second and marble flooring, and new porches,
home has been featured in numerous level is host to a guest suite, loft, and two patios and driveways. Additionally the
commercials and magazines no doubt charming bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill home includes a complete low voltage
due to its gracious, fluid floor plan and compartmentalized bathroom, and two system for network and security, and a
impeccable attention to detail. walk-in closets. 3-car garage.

The dramatic great room, accented with Continue to the lower level, offering a To find out more, please reach out to
Venetian plaster detail and coffered sprawling open space for indoor play, broker Megan McCleary at MMcCleary@
ceiling, is highlighted by a wall of French a private office that may be utilized as BHHSChicago.com or 630.780.1913.
doors and stunning fireplace and can a bedroom, a full bathroom, and an
easily accommodate a formal dining abundance of storage. The remarkable 664 East 6th Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521
area. The spacious family room with outdoor space features an expansive $1,899,000
vaulted ceiling overlooks the terrace
and backyard.

The expansive kitchen has dazzling
white custom cabinets, marble
countertops and high-end appliances.
The gourmet space flows effortlessly to
the spacious family room with a vaulted
ceiling, walls of windows and a charming
marble fireplace highlighting this open
living space. A delightful screened porch
overlooks the lovely fenced-in yard.

The first floor master suite is elegance

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STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

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WHERE BUYERS COME FROM

55%

INTERNET

28%

REAL ESTATE AGENT

6%

YARD SIGN

5%

4% FRIEND, RELATIVE
OR NEIGHBOR

<1% HOME BUILDER

PRINT MEDIA

2%

OTHER

*Source: 2019 The National Association of Realtors® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.

SELLING YOUR HOME

GETTING YOUR HOME READY

Enhance Your Home Before You List. Make it easy for potential buyers to envision their belongings
in your home!

HOME EXTERIOR

Consider curb appeal
Inspect the exterior and address any
problems
Maintain lawn, walkways and outside areas

HOME INTERIOR

Make every room sparkle
Store or remove clutter
Inspect and repair plumbing, heating,
cooling and alarm systems
Paint in a neutral shade
Consider professional staging for
maximum results

Staging Before and After Photos

SELLING YOUR HOME

Staging Before and After Photos

PROFESSIONAL STAGING

BEFORE

AFTER

SELLING YOUR HOME

PROFESSIONAL STAGING

BEFORE

AFTER

SELLING YOUR HOME

POSITIONING YOUR HOME IN THE MARKET

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago A property gets maximum interest during the
agents do a thorough analysis of your local first few days. Listing at the best price, rather
market to help determine the value of your home. than trying a higher price, ensures that a home
By setting the asking price at the fair market is marketed to the right group of buyers.
price, your home is seen by the largest possible
audience as it is introduced to the market.

FAIR MARKET VALUE Higher Prices
NUMBER OF BUYERS Attract Fewer Buyers
Higher Prices $$$
Actual Fair
Market Price $$
Lower Price $
Lower Prices
Attract Many Buyers



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PREPARING
FOR THE BEST

Megan McCleary knows that the money invested in making sure a
property is in tip-top shape will go a long way for the sale.

In a world that seems to get busier by the day, many of us simply can’t find the time to spend the traditional means to find a home includ-
fixing up our home. From attending our kids’ sporting events and activities to heading out of ing networking.” When it comes right down
town for the family trips, there just doesn’t seem like there are any hours left for those home to it, McCleary says that real estate buying and
maintenance chores. Yet, when the time comes to put one’s house on the market, it’s important selling is truly a collaborative effort. “You only
that all those tasks are taken care of to the best of one’s ability. “Many of today’s buyers are look- have one chance to make a first impression,”
ing for homes that are move-in ready,” says Megan McCleary, principal of the McCleary Group, she concludes. “We want it to be a good one.”
a seasoned Hinsdale area real estate team that operates under Berkshire Hathaway Home Ser- Megan McCleary is principal of the McCleary
vices. “Thus, most homes need some preparation before putting it on the market. A home is not Group, a real estate team within Berkshire Ha-
only many people’s largest financial asset but also an emotional transaction unlike any other. thaway Home Services. You can reach her at
We work with our clients every step of the way to ensure the absolute best possible outcome.” 630-780-1913 and at mcclearygroup.com.
Serving communities such as Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook, Burr Ridge, and Western
Springs, the McCleary Group is known to specialize in luxury clientele. However, McCleary
says that she and her team will work with all price points within geographical reach when it
comes to buying, selling, or even building one’s home. “We differentiate ourselves by providing
a high level of service and attention to every one of our buyers and sellers,” says McCleary,
who works alongside her husband Tom McCleary of the McCleary Group, and is consistently
recognized among the top real estate agents in the nation. “We work with our sellers to prop-
erly prepare their home to appeal to the broadest base of buyers for maximum reach.” It’s this
strategy that has served as the backbone of so many of McCleary Group’s biggest success stories
in the real estate field. McCleary Group also utilizes its vast relationships in the area that can
help both buyers and sellers alike. “We also work hard to find our buyers the perfect match,”
explains McCleary. “We are well connected in the community which allows us to go outside of

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