Just Listed in Washington

1403 Santa Fe, Washington
Don’t miss this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home located in the Bristol Park Subdivision of Washington. This 2 story was built in 2007 and features a double sided fireplace, a loft area upstairs, granite countertops in the galley kitchen, hardwood floors, walk-in closets in all the bedrooms, large master suite, the upstairs bathroom has double sinks, and a backyard with no neighbors. All of the appliances stay including washer and dryer. See the listing for more details.

New Construction by E.O. Reed

2604 Sydney Place, Pekin

Quality built three bedroom, two bath home by E.O Reed. Located in Pekin's Marigold Estates, this 1490 sq ft ranch offers a large open floor plan with carpet and tile throughout. The kitchen has Corian® countertops and a breakfast bar. The living room has a gas log fireplace with electric and cable hook-ups above it for a TV. The split floor plan of the home offers some privacy for the master suite. A two stall garage and patio off the dining room finish off this completed new construction. Check out the listing for more information and contact us with any questions.

Get Your House Ready to Show to Buyers

A house that "sparkles" on the surface will sell faster than its shabby neighbor, even though both are structurally well maintained.

From experience, REALTORS® also know that a "well-polished" house appeals to more buyers and will sell faster and for a higher price. Additionally, buyers feel more comfortable purchasing a well-cared for home because if what they can see is well maintained, they assume that what they can't see has probably also been well maintained. In readying your house for sale, consider:

• how much should you spend to prepare your house for sale?
• exterior and curb appeal
• interior appeal

Before putting your house on the market, take as much time as necessary (and as little money as possible) to maximize its exterior and interior appeal.

To learn more about how much you should spend preparing your home for sale, exterior and interior appeal, visit the Sellers section of our website or contact us.

New Construction by Signature Homes in Dunlap

2602 W Carrington, Dunlap
Don’t miss this 5 bedroom, 3 ½ bath “Signature Home” located in Dunlap’s Wynncrest Subdivision. This home offers granite countertops in the kitchen with hardwood floors carried through to the foyer and pass-through from the garage. A large 2 story foyer with a loft welcomes your guests into the home. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms with 2 full baths. The master suite offers a walk-in closet and a large bathroom. The partially finished basement offers a bedroom, full bathroom, and a rec room for all your entertaining. Completion in February 2009! Check out the listing for more information and contact us with any questions.

Goodbye 2008! Hello 2009!

2008 was a good year for the Gillespie Group. We increased our sales by over 10% from the previous year! We are in the top 3.25% of all REALTORS in our MLS for 2008.

We received several awards in 2008 including the PAAR (Peoria Area Association of REALTORS)President’s Club Diamond Award, the Coldwell Banker International President’s Circle Award, the PAAR Rookie of the Year Award, and the Realtor.com Online Marketing Award of Excellence.

Rich has also completed the GRI Graduate course and received his Brokers license recently. Rich became a member of the PAAR Board of Directors, IAR (Illinois Association of REALTORS) Gen X Gen Y Task Force. Rich also served as a Hour Chair for the Children's Hospital of Illinois/Children's Miracle Network Telethon.

Tara Gillespie joined the Gillespie Group as an Accredited Staging Professional. She took the course and received her certification in May 2008. Tara is a Development Committee member for the Children's Hospital of Illinois and the Hospitality Co-Chair for the Children's Hospital of Illinois/Children's Miracle Network Telethon.

We have received multiple awards and certifications prior to 2008 that we still maintain. You can check them out at Accomplishments on our website.

We are very optimistic about 2009 despite economic concerns! We will continue to do our best and strive for the top!