Steve McEwen

CHICAGO NATIVE, CHICAGO EXPERT

McEwen Marketing Chicago Group

@properties 1586 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL 60642 Office: 312-254-0276 | Mobile: 312-307-9470 | Fax: 800-672-2041 E-mail: SteveMcEwen@Chicago.com | MakingChicagoMove.com

Steve McEwen is a true Chicagoan who grew up in Lincoln Park and Lake View. As a licensed real estate broker and former licensed real estate appraiser who accurately prices your property with the most compelling list price, your unfair advantage is our marketing and public relations skills to give your home maximum exposure as a featured showcased listing on over 100 real estate websites, social media, blogs and press release to every major media outlet in Chicago. In todays tough Chicago market where home sales (volume) are down 13%, McEwen Marketing Chicago Groups listing sales volume have increased a spectacular 250%! In 2011, where most homes take over 180 days to sell, McEwen Marketing Chicago Groups average days on market time is 94 days. In a declining real estate market where most homes sell at less than 90% sales price to list price, McEwen Marketing Chicago Groups sales price ratio is 98.15% to list price.* The bottom line: your home is SOLD. We price it right, give you maximum marketing exposure and sell your home at top market value.
*Midwest Real Estate Data C.A.R. Sales Volume, McEwen Marketing Chicago Group Sales Volume, Days on Market Average, Sales Price vs. List Price (Jan. 1, 2011 to Dec. 31, 2011 vs. Jan. 1, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2010)

awards
Top 1% Chicago Association of Realtors 2011 Chicago Association of Realtors Outstanding Sales Achievement Award 2007-2011 @properties Top Producer Award 2007-2011 @properties Road to Rolex Award 2011 @properties Most Improved Sales Award 2010 @properties Team Player Award 2010

20072011

qualifications
ILLINOIS LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER With the comprehensive class room education taught directly by Laurie MacDougal, the Consulting Editor of Modern Real Estate Practice in Illinois, Steve learned from the guru of Illinois Licensed Law and one of the best instructors in Real Estate. As the saying goes, knowledge is power, he was empowered by Laurie MacDougal.

FORMER LICENSED REAL ESTATE APPRAISER As a former licensed Appraiser Steve utilizes his professional training and appraisal skills to accurately evaluate residential, mixed-use and commercial properties by cost, or sales comparison. This is an added benefit to home buyers and sellers to help safeguard your biggest investmentyour home. Steve McEwen was trained by Hal London, the premiere Real Estate Appraisal Instructor in Illinois. Hal London has trained over 4,000 of the 7,000 licensed Appraisers in the State of Illinois.

ACCREDITED BUYER REPRESENTATIVE Steve McEwen incorporates the training and experience to help first time buyers and seasoned investors in both conventional and non-conventional terms. From FHA properties to short sales and foreclosures, Steve will protect you from making a bad real estate investment and help you make the wisest decision.

CERTIFIED LUXURY HOME MARKETING SPECIALIST Were selling a lifestyle not just a home. As a member of the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Steve will customize a luxury marketing plan that best suits your home and neighborhood. Luxury buyers will find your home in the Wall St. Journal, Chicago Tribunes Ultimate Address, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Social Magazine, North Shore Magazine and Michigan Avenue Magazine. McEwen Marketing Chicago Group specializes in luxury single family homes in Lincoln Park, Lake View, The Gold Coast plus the luxury market in Chicagos northwest suburbs.

CERTIFIED NEGOTIATION EXPERT Steve possesses the training and skills to negotiate everything on your behalf from sales price, upgrades, extras and closing terms. Steves job is not over once we go to contract. In fact, its just begun. When there are issues big or small, many agents allow the Real Estate attorneys to work out a solution. This is where he is different. Steve believes that constant communication is the key to resolve any issues. With the training and experience Steve is able to negotiate with all personality types and negotiating styles, you can have full confidence that your best interests always come first.

testimonials

I was impressed with Steve McEwen right from the start. HIS PROFESSIONALISM, WORK ETHIC AND DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF EVERY ASPECT OF THE CHICAGO REAL ESTATE MARKET IS OBVIOUS. Steve is indeed one of the finest residential broker agents Ive ever come across. Hes totally focused, has passion for what he does, operates with the height of integrity and treats his clients with utmost respect. -jeff benach, co-principal lexington homes I have been in sales for 10 years and I was more than impressed. Until I worked with Steve, I truly thought I would never work with an agent. Steve exceeded my expectations. Steve completely changed my stereotypes of real estate agents. He is a rare breed! I would strongly recommend to anyone and everyone! AN EXCEPTIONAL LISTENER AND AN EVEN BETTER COMMUNICATOR, Steves patience and expertise were instrumental in seeing our complicated transaction through till the end. -michael gallagher, ukranian village I have known Steve for over 20 years and I always knew his gift was working with people and building relationships. As his real estate career takes off what sets him apart is knowledge. This is a person who WORKS TIRELESSLY TO FIND ANSWERS, RECOGNIZE AND PREDICT TRENDS, AND SEEK CREATIVE SOLUTIONS. -todd manley, wxrt production & market manager Steve is a rare find. I meet hundreds of agents every year and have found that many do not possess the CHARACTER,INTEGRITY, MARKET KNOWLEDGE, AND SELFLESS COMMITMENT to his clients as Steve McEwen. -brian weis, guaranteed rate Steve McEwen is a man of great character and integrity which I have found to be somewhat of an anomaly in the real estate brokerage business. I always felt that Steve was in my corner. -laurie stevens, lincoln park Steve was a blast to work with! His patience and assurance really enabled us to make the right decision. Steve you rock! -jeff sciortino, jeff sciortino photography We really appreciated Steves time and effort he put into our purchase within a challenging time frame. -kosuke fukudome, chicago white sox (ex-chicago cub) Steve was a fantastic Realtor. He was very professional, highly communicative, and appropriately aggressive to get the job done. I really appreciated how much work and time he devoted to selling my property. -dr. steven nakisher, gold coast

 Steve McEwen is great agent because He was always on top of communicating every step of the way and followed up even after the sale was closed. I would recommend Steve if you are looking for someone who is extremely dedicated to his profession. -stephanie kurtz, andersonville My husband and I contacted Steve to buy a home in pre-foreclosure. What impressed us the most was his aggressiveness in negotiation for both the acquisition and sale of our home, while maintaining the patience of an angel. He was very communicative which made us feel like we were the only clients he had. We are committed to working with Steve and enthusiastically recommend him for anyone from a first time home-buyer, to a sophisticated real estate mogul. -keith & melinda sgariglia, logan square I felt safe signing up with @properties because of the strength of Steves character. The question then was, How well can Steve swim upstream? I.e. How fast can he sell our place in a housing market that is unhealthy? I work for a bank and am all too familiar with the housing industry right now. Steve totally went the extra mile for us. Steve comes out of the gate fast knowing the first few weeks are critical. WE SOLD. Can Steve McEwen swim upstream? Oh Yes. If you are afraid to sell in this market, let Steve handle it. -brian & bridgette ralph, irving park Steve McEwen rates highly as a buyer agent and I would not hesitate in the least to recommend him to any prospective client. He has impressed us with impeccable knowledge and skill in extracting our needs, preferences and requirements and translating it into an understanding to match the homes applicable. He has also shown to have an after-sales service competence we have not experienced before. Many thanks, Steve for a highly professional service. -renus & colette kelfkens, relo executive Steve did a tremendous job from the initial engagement through the closing. I would summarize Steve as a courteous, honest, hard working, and detail oriented agent with a passion to provide the customer (seller) all the tools necessary to sell his or her home. -william peterson iv, lincoln park Steve McEwen was knowledgeable, friendly and one of the most service oriented agents I know. He was my point person throughout the entire process -- always there to answer a question, follow up with the myriad of people involved, and provide the guidance and advice needed. I would recommend him to everyone I know and look forward to working with him again in the future. -yvonne tieu, lincoln park Steve came as a recommendation from one of my friends. What I loved best about Steve is that he went above and beyond for us in finding a place to live. Steve was very reliable, patient; well connected and made it known that he valued our business. I look forward to working with him when I make my next Real Estate purchase. -kevin & lindsay burrel, bucktown

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CBS-TV Chicago Home Sale Prices on the Rise

CLTV "HomesPlus" 2652 W. Walton - Chicago's #1 Energy Efficient Home 2633 N. Southport HomesPlus TV Tour

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WGN-TV Morning News: Around Town; 16 Star Lane, South Barrington

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#1 in Chicago: 2012 Year to Date

transactions* #1 in Transactions

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Market Share
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$614,218,203
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exposure is everything
@properties marketing programs are built around EXPOSURE: exposure through a network of more than 950 @properties agents and their corresponding spheres of influence; through an in-house marketing department with full print and digital capabilities; and through an exhaustive catalog of online, mass media and grass roots marketing initiatives all tailored to address the specific challenges and opportunities related to selling your home. More exposure means more page views, more phone calls and more showing requests, and that ultimately means shorter market times and higher overall selling prices. OUR
FULLY INTEGRATED PROGRAMS ARE THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE IN THE INDUSTRY AND SHOWCASE YOUR HOME TO THE LARGEST AUDIENCE OF POTENTIAL BUYERS.

 atproperties.com Realtor.com (Enhanced Listings) Zillow.com (Enhanced Listings) Trulia.com (Enhanced Listings) ChicagoTribune.com/HomeFinder (Enhanced Listing) Craigslist.com (Enhanced Listings) Yahoo! Real Estate Frontdoor.com powered by HGTV Hotpads.com Oodle.com Cyberhomes.com ReloHomeSearch.com Syndication to hundreds of Real Estate Websites Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

Professional Photography and Video Signage Custom Property Brochures Chicago Tribune CS Magazine (Chicago Social) Direct Mail E-blasts Market Within A Market @properties Relocation Division Love Where You Live Campaign @properties Friends & Neighbors Community Fund Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Public Relations New Ideas Every Day!

@PROPERTIES DOES MORE TO MARKET YOUR HOME - BOTH ONLINE AND OFFLINE THAN ANY OTHER BROKERAGE FIRM IN CHICAGO.

online exposure

According to the National Association of REALTORS, 90 PERCENT OF TODAYS HOMEBUYERS USE THE INTERNET IN THEIR SEARCH, which means that a 360 digital marketing strategy is paramount to getting maximum exposure for your home. @properties markets your home across the Internet with an awardwinning website, customized property domains, weboptimized photography and video, enhanced listings on the leading real estate search portals, targeted e-mail marketing, online classifieds and syndication to hundreds of additional websites.

Enhanced listings that filter to the top of search

results on popular home search portals including o Realtor.com o Zillow.com o Trulia.com o ChicagoTribune.com/HomeFinder o Craigslist advertising

Syndication to hundreds of real estate websites

o Yahoo! Real Estate o Aol.com/RealEstate o Frontdoor.com powered by HGTV o CyberHomes.com o HotPads.com o Oodle.com o ReloHomeSearch.com o Vast.com/RealEstate o Propsmart.com o SearchChicago.com (Sun-Times Media) o Excite.com

atproperties.com Property-specific domain names

(www.YourAddressGoesHere.info)

E-mail marketing database of 475,000+ with new

contacts added daily

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realtor.com

homefinder.com

trulia.com

zillow.com

http://www.360willinois3f.info

STEVE MCEWEN

312.254.0200

360willinois3f.info
PROPERTY SIGN WITH CUSTOM PROPERTY DOMAIN

EVERY @PROPERTIES LISTING RECEIVES ITS OWN DOMAIN NAME. THE DOMAIN DIRECTS INTERESTED HOMEBUYERS TO YOUR HOMES LISTING DETAIL PAGE ON THE @PROPERTIES WEBSITE.

luxury advertising

Luxury CoLLeCtion
16 Star Lane | South Barrington
5 BEDROOM / 6.1 BATH / $5,500,000 / THECHiCAgOPAlACE.COM

9 Blossom | south Barrington

6 BEDROOM / 7.3 BATH / $1,795,000 / THECHiCAgOCAsTlE.COM

ultimate address
LUXURY COLLECTION

this is not a McMansion. this is not an estate. this is a Palace. Designed, created and masterfully built over a two year span by one of Chicagos finest luxury home builders who custom designed every detail from the stained glass, mosaic granite & dramatic murals inspired by Michelangelo. 14,549 sq ft of luxury living with 9,000 sq ft lower level!

the Chicago Castle in Magnolia Pointe is 14,295 sq ft of luxury living 9,000 sq ft lower level with radiant heat. Fantastic opportunity to customize the interior and create your own magic kingdom. the exterior is complete with Kensington stone & limestone accents, european windows, custom copper dome & 8 ft solid oak doors.

5 BEDROOM / 8.1 BATH / $5,500,000 / THECHICAGOPALACE.COM

16 STAR LANE | SOUTH BARRINGTON

Steve McEwen | Real Estate Broker & Consultant

(312) 307-9470 SteveMcEwen@atproperties.com
Preview NEW Listings | Client Testimonials | Media Exposure | The Entire MLS @ MakingChicagoMove.com

This is not a McMansion. This is not an Estate. This is a Palace. Designed, created and masterfully built over a two year span by one of Chicagos finest luxury home builders who custom designed every detail from the stained glass, mosaic granite & dramatic murals inspired by Michelangelo. 14,549 sq. ft. of luxury living with 9,000 sq. ft. lower level! 27 rooms including Home Theatre, Cigar Room, Wine Room and Master Suite all on 1st Level. 5 Beds / 8.1 Baths. Private water front, putting green, creek, hot tub, and swimming pool on 3 acre gated estate. *Double your Lot: Option to purchase adjacent 3 acres. Featured on NBC-TVs Open House & WGN-TVs Morning News.

7 BEDROOM / 3.2 BATH / 461MELROSE.COM

461 W. MELROSE | LAKEVIEW

UNDER CONTRACT

2705 N. PAULINA | LINCOLN PARK

4 BEDROOM / 3.1 BATH / 2705PAULINA.INFO

PRICE REDUCTION

Chicago Association of Realtors Outstanding Sales Achievement Award 2007 - 2010 @properties Top Producer Award 2007- 2010 Featured in Chicago Magazine, Chicago Tribune, NBC-TVs Open House & CLTVs HomesPlus

7 BEDROOM / 3.2 BATH / $1,500,000 / 461MElROsE.COM

461 W. melrose | lakevieW

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL.

2705 n. Paulina | lincoln Park
4 BEDROOM / 3.1 BATH / $1,299,000 / 2705PAulinA.infO

Opportunity of a lifetime. Melrose Mansion is a 13 room, 7 bedroom, 5 bath contemporary masterpiece designed & renovated by Bold Development. Only luxury home of its kind 1/2 block to Lake Shore Drive. Over 5,000 sq ft of spacious living, elevator access to all five levels including roof top deck, chefs kitchen & more. Six Car Parking Outside.

Spectacular renaissance stone home custom built by Dan Mark with vaulted ceilings, oak floors, wired for sound, 3 fireplaces, 3 decks & gourmet kitchen. Lower level 10 ft ceilings, rec room w/ wet bar, over $100,000 in upgrades include: luxury window treatments, custom closet organizers, custom paint & $40k professional landscaping!

9 BLOSSOM | SOUTH BARRINGTON

6 BEDROOM / 7.3 BATH / $1,795,000 / THECHICAGOCASTLE.COM
Bring the royal family because castles do exist in South Barringtons most prestigious subdivision, Magnolia Pointe. The Chicago Castle is 14,295 sq. ft. of luxury living + 9,000 sq. ft. lower level with radiant floors. Opportunity to customize the interior and create your own dream castle. The exterior is complete. Kensington stone & limestone accents, European windows, custom copper dome and 8 ft. solid oak doors, plus spacious brick patio and swimming pool and 5 car garage. Gas, electric and septic are already connected. Let WK Construction finish or complete yourself with plans and permits. Minimum costs to complete: $1.4 Million. This is NOT a Short Sale or Foreclosure. Easy Transaction. Owner Financing Available.

Steve McEwen, Real Estate Broker & Consultant (312) 254-0276

opportunity of a lifetime. Melrose Mansion is a 13 room, 7 bedroom, 5 bath contemporary masterpiece designed & renovated by Bold Development. only luxury home of its kind 1/2 block to Lake Shore Drive. over 5,000 sq ft of spacious living, elevator access to all five levels including roof top deck, chefs kitchen & more. Six Car Parking outside.

Spectacular renaissance stone home custom built by Dan Mark with vaulted ceilings, oak floors, wired for sound, 3 fireplaces, 3 decks & gourmet kitchen. Lower level 10 ft ceilings, rec room w/ wet bar, over $100,000 in upgrades include: luxury window treatments, custom closet organizers, custom paint & $40k professional landscaping!

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Chicago Association of Realtors Outstanding Sales Achievement Award (2007-2010) @properties Top Producer Award (2007-2010) @properties Most Improved Outstanding Sales Achievement Award 2010 @properties Best Team Player Award Lincoln Park Office 2010

McEwen Marketing Chicagos preferred lender is:

Brian Weis

Stop looking, start finding

atproperties.com

VP of Mortgage Lending

P: (773) 290-0591 F: (773) 516-6732 brian.weis@guaranteedrate.com

NMLS (Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System) ID 2611 IL - Residential Mortgage Licensee - IDFPR, 122 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1900, Chicago, Illinois, 60603, 312-793-3000, 3940 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613 #MB.0005932 IL - 031.0014953 - MB.0005932 NMLS ID#: 224543

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closing costs

contract to closing closing costs WHO PAYS FOR WHAT?

SALE PRICE COMMISSION APPRAISAL CREDIT REPORT INSPECTION FEE LENDER-DIRECT UNDERWRITING FEE PROCESSING FEE FLOOD CERTIFICATE TAX SERVICE ATTORNEY FEE SETTLEMENT CLOSING TITLE INSURANCE (BUYER) TITLE INSURANCE (SELLER) RECORDING FEE STATE TRANSFER TAX COUNTY/CITY TRANSFER TAX CHICAGO CITY TRANSFER TAX* SURVEY INTEREST PER DAY ESCROW TAXES ESCROW INSURANCE TAX PRORATION
ESTIMATED CLOSING COSTS COURTESY OF GUARANTEED RATE. Prices subject to change. Actual costs vary per lender, loan amount, property type and other factors. *Property transfer taxes vary per local jurisdiction or township. Please consult your real estate attorney to obtain the best possible estimate for taxes and other closing costs.

TYPICAL COST 6% OF PURCHASE PRICE $250 - $500 $30 - $75 PER BORROWER $350+/VISIT $750 - $1,000 $150 $50 - $100 $85 - $200 $600-$1,000+ $250-$1,000 $250-$1,000 $300-$2,000 $75-$250 $1.50 PER $1,000 $3.00 PER $1,000 $7.50 PER $1,000 $500 - $1,000 LOAN AMOUNT X RATE/365 1-5 MOS. (IF APPLICABLE) 1-5 MOS. (IF APPLICABLE) 105 - 110% OF LAST TAX BILL

WHO PAYS? SELLER BUYER BUYER BUYER BUYER BUYER BUYER BUYER BOTH BUYER BUYER SELLER BOTH SELLER SELLER BUYER SELLER BUYER BUYER BUYER SELLER

service pledge to home sellers

1. Dedicate myself to making the process of selling your home as easy and as successful as possible. 2. Respect you, your needs and be honest and forthright. 3. Hold your best interests in the highest regard throughout the process. 4. Value and respect your time, being as efficient and effective as possible. 5. Understand your needs and respond quickly. 6. Use my base of experience, knowledge, tools and the most up-to-date training to best serve you. 7. Provide regular progress reports throughout the process and discuss the comments received about your property to you on a consistent basis. 8. Explain each step of the process and act as a guide to help you make the most informed decisions. 9. Make recommendations to enhance the marketability of your property. 10. Use a written Competitive Market Analysis and local market information tohelp you set the right listing price to sell your home and get the value you deserve. 11. Review various financing alternatives and assist you in determining those which best enhance the sale ability of your home. 12. Develop, present and agree upon a Customized Marketing Plan that will detail specific promotional efforts to help best market your property. 13. Place the Chicago recognized @properties yard sign on your property, with your permission and subject to local ordinances. 14. Provide worldwide exposure for your property on the Internet, including posting your property on over 100 real estate websites internationally including Realtor.com, ChicagoTribune.com, Yahoo!, Google, Craigs List, Zillow, Trulia, atproperties.com, LuxuryPortfolio.com, MakingChicagoMove.com, and the entire M.L.S. 15. Explain local real estate procedures and regulations. 16. Show your property to pre-qualified buyers. 17. Utilize the @properties network to expose your property to potential buyers referred to my office. 18. Utilize the vast and powerful resources of the @properties System to get you the results you deserve, including leveraging a Network of 1000+ agents, their clients, associates and sphere of influence. 19. Submit to you all written offers, assist with negotiations, and provide an estimate of your net sales proceeds, so you understand all implications prior to any acceptance. 20. Upon acceptance of an offer to you, pre-settlement (escrow) activities throughout the closing process will be monitored as permitted by law or local practice. 21. Assist you in finding your next home, or offer to refer you to another Realtor in another location. I pledge this commitment to you. ___________________________________________ Steve McEwen, Real Estate Advisor _________ Date

service pledge to home buyers

1. Consult with you to determine your particular real estate wants and needs. This includes providing neighborhood reports, market analysis, and information as to the advantages and disadvantages of the choices available to you, in order to help you make informed decisions. 2. Maintain your confidentiality and represent your best interests throughout your buying process. 3. Help you define your financial ability to purchase, explain alternative methods of purchasing and financing, and assist in arranging mortgage financing. 4. Provide an action plan for locating the right property, at the right price and terms, in an acceptable time frame. 5. Search using available methods to locate the property that will best meet your needs and wants. This may include properties listed with our office, offered through other real estate companies, as well as unlisted properties. 6. Show properties that meet your specifications, in accordance with Fair Housing Regulations and ethical real estate practices. 7. Disclose material facts known about the property, and other relevant information that is likely to affect your ability to obtain the right price and terms. 8. Assist you in evaluating the market value of properties that are of interest to you, and suggest negotiating strategies to help you obtain the most advantageous price and terms. 9. As your advocate, advise and assist you in completing your purchase agreement, protect you from overpaying and present your offer in a light most favorable to you. 10. Refer you to other real estate professionals (attorneys, accountants, inspectors, mortgage lenders, etc.) for information or assistance as appropriate. 11. Upon acceptance of an offer between you and the seller, monitor all pre-settlement (escrow) activities throughout the closing process as permitted by law or local practice. 12. Consult and communicate with you on a regular basis throughout your entire real estate purchase process via e-mail, text, by phone or in person. 13. Recommend home warranty to protect you.

___________________________________________ Steve McEwen, Real Estate Advisor

_________ Date

McEwen Marketing Chicago Group

@properties 1586 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL 60642 Office: 312-254-0276 | Mobile: 312-307-9470 | Fax: 800-672-2041 E-mail: SteveMcEwen@Chicago.com

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