About Cathy

Whether you are buying or selling, you want a Realtor with EXPERIENCE | INTEGRITY | COMMITMENT | ENTHUSIASM As a dedicated real estate professional in the western suburbs since 1997, Cathy Allen will provide you with the information and services you need to make educated decisions. Since she grew up and raised her children in the western suburbs, she is very knowledgeable about the communities in the area. Cathy treats your needs and concerns as a high priority. She addresses each by listening to you carefully, discussing any challenges, and guiding you to practical solutions for your real estate needs. When you contact Cathy Allen you will become her primary focus and will receive her undivided attention. The Rick O'Halloran Team is an Award-Winning Group with Coldwell Banker Realty in Naperville, IL International President's Circle Elite Award Winner 2021 (Top 2% of Coldwell Banker in the USA) Top 2% of Local Realtor® Association of over 18,000 members Top 20 of all Naperville Realtors® Buyer Services Educating you about the home buying process Providing you with information about the local communities Connecting you with a lender who will assist you in determining your buying power Accessing and helping you decipher information on all properties for sale Setting up appointments and showing you homes that interest you Preparing a negotiating strategy for the property you have selected Helping you complete the necessary paperwork when making an offer Distributing completed documents to your lender attorney after your offer is accepted Participating in all home inspections and final walk-throughs Monitoring the progress of the contract through closing Seller Services Generating a comparable market analysis to determine the current market value of your home Offering home staging assistance to magnify the positive aspects of the home Suggesting any repairs/updates prior to listing in order to optimize salability price Preparing all documents necessary to list your home in the Multiple Listing Service Scheduling professional photos of your home that will be placed in the MLS and additional websites Providing professionally created print and digital materials to highlight the features of your home Distributing your listing across ~700 websites on the internet Hosting Open Houses Broker/Realtor® Tours Providing feedback from showings quickly responding to buyer inquiries Monitoring market conditions Negotiating a successful purchase agreement Distributing completed documents to your attorney after contract completion Full Service When you hire Cathy Allen to be your Realtor® you will be represented by a team of professionals. Cathy offers in-office mortgage and title support through Guaranteed Rate and Burnet Title. A full time support staff is always available to assist her in the administration of the entire transaction. Coldwell Banker's extensive marketing programs help Cathy create excellent marketing materials. Coldwell Banker also supplies relocation and home protection services in addition to a resource list of qualified vendors that can help home sellers and buyers make home repairs and upgrades. Personal Background Cathy graduated from Elmhurst College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and received her nursing degree from the College of DuPage. She owned and operated a small business in Naperville for 17+ years. Cathy and her husband have two children and four grandchildren and have lived in Naperville since 1977.