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Everyone tells new realtors the same thing: summer is the quiet season. Buyers travel, sellers wait for fall, everything downshifts a little.

This summer, I closed 18 deals.

What gives?

Here's what happens: I stay proactive when a lot of the market doesn't. And summers can turn out to reward exactly that. With fewer buyers actively competing for the same homes, the ones who are serious have far more room to negotiate. And a decent amount of sellers actually prefer listing in the off-season. Less foot traffic in open houses, fewer lookie-loos, more buyers who are ready to move.

Summer isn't the slow season. It's just quieter and that might be exactly the advantage you want.

If you've been sitting on a move because you thought you missed your window, you didn't. DM me or say hi in the live chat on my website.

💬 DMs are open, and so is the live chat on my website!
📞 (312) 307-4909
The Dobbs Group

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Margaritas at Big Star, scallop tacos at La Josie, churros at Xoco ... they aren't just good, they are borderline medicinal. 🍂🔥
Chicago's Mexican food scene doesn't mess around and that works for me because comfort food is my love language.

My most recent favorite is @carnitas_don_pedro but there's many more in my blog!

💬 We're on the live chat at debradobbs.com!
📞 (312) 307-4909
The Dobbs Group

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It's not hustle. It's systems.

Here's the secret: the busier the season gets, the more I lean on systems instead of memory.

⭐ A shared calendar that everyone on my team can see.
⭐ Checklists that don't depend on me remembering the small stuff.
⭐ Batched calls instead of constant interruptions.

None of this is glamorous, but it's the actual answer to "how do you do it."

If you're wondering whether it gets easier: it doesn't, but it can get more structured.

New to this business? Follow along, and don't be shy about reaching out. I love these conversations more than people expect.

💬 DMs are open
📞 (312) 307-4909
The Dobbs Group

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🌅 Wake up to Lake Michigan.

Two oversized bay windows frame the lake and the skyline in this light and bright Streeterville 2 bed & 2 bath.

In the building, you get a glorious amenity package: an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, fully equipped fitness center, two sundecks...
🏊 That's a resort that's open in every season and every kind of Chicago weather.

Blocks from Navy Pier, Ohio Street Beach, Michigan Avenue and Northwestern Hospital.

Views, amenities and location all in one place. 💫

💬 First time home buyer? I have a guide for you!
Just Google: "Debra Dobbs buyers guide"
📞 (312) 307-4909
The Dobbs Group
with @compass.chicago

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Some homes just make you feel it the moment you walk in 🏡✨

This gorgeous Logan Square home did exactly that for my buyer clients. It's the kind of house where you can almost picture years of happy memories before you even make an offer.

The appreciation on this one tells its own story too. This home's value has climbed significantly since it last traded hands just a few years ago. That's the kind of growth Logan Square has quietly been delivering for years.

Huge thanks to @johncalkinsre for such a smooth transaction, and for letting us share these beautiful photos 🙏

❤️ Looking for a home that feels like yours the second you walk in? Let's find it together.
🧐 Or start combing Logan Square listings in my custom neighborhood MLS search!
📌 debradobbs.com/search-the-mls
💬 We're always on the live chat!
📞 (312) 307-4909

#JustClosed #LoganSquare

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Some closings you just don't forget, and I really mean it.

This Cleveland Court townhome in the heart of Old Town sold in just 5 days. But the real story is that we got the offer in, inked the deal at 10pm the same night, and just hours after that my client welcomed her little one into the world! 👶🏻 Congratulations! ❤️

That said, Old Town has a way of moving fast for the right buyers. Tree-lined streets, deep history, and a neighborhood that's been quietly beloved for generations. It's no wonder homes here don't sit long.

👀 Searching for your dream home in Old Town?
Get in touch, or use the customized neighborhood MLS search I have on my website!

💬 debradobbs.com/search-in-mls

📍1441 Cleveland
The Dobbs Group
📞 (312) 307-4909

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Here's something a lot of buyers don't know: some listings go out in a quieter, more private way first, seen only by my network of qualified buyers.

⚡ And here's the part people get wrong: this isn't a luxury market thing.

👉 We do this any time it helps us find the right match for both the seller and the buyer, at any price point.

So many buyers assume that because they're not shopping at the top of the market, private listings aren't for them.

Truth is, some of my best matches have come from exactly that.
Friends, don't count yourselves out!

✅ You'll always find my private listings on my socials and in the Featured Listings tab on my website.

Stay tuned! The next one might be exactly what you're looking for.

💬 debradobbs.com/featured

The Dobbs Group
📞 (312) 307-4909

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Inspectors, I love you, but you really do have a flair for the dramatic finish. 😂

Browse listings by neighborhood on my custom MLS search!
💬 debradobbs.com/search-in-mls

🗣️ We're on the live chat there
The Dobbs Group
📞 (312) 307-4909

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Ask your agent for access to the MLS! If they don't have one, come use mine 😘

Here's a little insider secret: your agent is on your team, working for your best interest.
A public search portal? It's a business, and its business model runs on advertising.
Those two things just aren't the same.

That's part of why I put a custom MLS search right on my website. It's easier for me to work with too. Anyone gets to pull up listings by MLS number, by neighborhood or by any other criteria.
No listing gets special placement because of a partnership or an ad.

A plain, no-frills search just makes my job easier, and makes house-hunting a lot less noisy for you.

👀 Searching for your dream home?
🤓 Try the customized MLS search on my website!

💬 debradobbs.com/search-in-mls

The Dobbs Group
📞 (312) 307-4909
debradobbs.com

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I also never see you touring 6 units in one afternoon and still having energy to negotiate 😅 Just sayin' ❤️

💬 DMs are open, and so is the live chat on my website!
📞 (312) 307-4909
The Dobbs Group

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Just closed, and it never even hit the open market. 🏙️

We listed this home privately.

High above the Magnificent Mile, inside the iconic John Hancock Center, this 3-bedroom-plus-den residence got snatched so fast we barely made the video walkthrough ready to go public.

Why? Because I already knew who was looking.

After 40+ years in Chicago real estate, my network isn't a database. It's decades of relationships with past clients and colleagues, and knowing exactly who's quietly ready for a home like this one.

Ready to find your dream home?

💬 DMs open, but chatbox on my website gets you seen faster!
The Dobbs Group
📞 (312) 307-4909

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Me and @dualframes_re on a photo shoot day last week. I'm sure you all relate, yes?

Just listed: 1441 N Cleveland, Old Town

💬 DMs are open, and so is the live chat on my website!
📞 (312) 307-4909
The Dobbs Group

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