Allyson began her real estate career in 1983 after enjoying ten years as a junior high school language arts and reading teacher. Allyson grew up in New York State and has lived in both the upstate and New York City metropolitan areas. She completed her undergraduate studies at the State University of New York at Albany and graduate studies at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana.  |  | | Penny and Lucy | |
For over 38 years, Allyson has resided in the North Suburban Chicago area where she currently lives with her husband, Mark, her son, Adam and an abundantly friendly Beagle named Penny whose sister, Lucy, is still with us in spirit. As a family, they collectively share a strong interest in fitness and fun that includes running, skiing and (of all things) flying trapeze, an activity that also typifies Allyson's committed approach to her business, going Above and Beyond.
Allyson has been serving the residents of Chicago's North and Northwest suburbs for over 25 years as a consistent top-producing professional. Her mission includes a sincere client commitment to providing quality service, results and total satisfaction. Allyson works closely with a team of top-notch professionals that include:
  Their combined efforts are designed to uphold her firm commitment to providing top quality, results-oriented service as her most critical objective. Allyson is committed to constant improvement, serving clients with the utmost integrity and making a difference in the real estate industry. She has been a featured speaker at local and state conventions. Currently, she also serves on the Board of Directors and Technology Committee for the Illinois Association of Realtors and the North Shore-Barrington Association of Realtors where she received the honor in 2003 as the Associate of the Year. Her other local board responsibilities include serving on the Contracts and Forms, Professional Standards and Education Committees. Allyson Hoffman, a licensed real estate broker, is also a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), a Certified Relocation Professional (CRP), a Certified Internet Professional (e-PRO), a Graduate of the Realtor's Institute (GRI, an Accredited Consultant in Real Estate (ACRE) and an Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES). Her efforts for nearly two decades have been focused on bringing excellence and satisfaction to the buying and selling public with compassion, empathy and understanding.
|  | | | Past Member of the Board of Directors for the North Shore-Barrington Association of Realtors | |
CURRENT Broker Associate
RE/MAX North
1240 Meadow Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
EDUCATION
B.A. 1972. State University of NY at Albany
M.A. 1974. University of Illinois Champaign
CAREER HISTORY
1974-1983. Teacher of Language Arts
1981-1982. General Partner, D & A Enterprises,
public relations consultants
AFFILIATIONS
• National Association of Realtors
• Illinois Association of Realtors
• North Shore-Barrington Association of Realtors
• Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois
• MAP Multiple Listing Service
• Top Ten Group Relocation Specialists
• Employee Relocation Council
• Residential Sales Council
• Women’s Council of Realtors
• Allen Hainge Cyberstars
• Cyberprofessionals
HONORS & AWARDS
• Relocation Specialist
• 1987 Speaker. Top Ten Relocation Brainstorm
• 1988 Speaker. RE/MAX Midwest Convention
• 1990 Speaker. Top Ten Relocation Brainstorm
• 1991 Certified Relocation Professional
• 1992 RE/MAX Hall of Fame
• 1993 Graduate of the Realtors Institute
• 1994 Speaker. North Shore Board Membership
• 1994 Speaker. RE/MAX of Northern Illinois
• 1994 Certified Residential Specialist
• 1999-2000/2001-2002 Director.
North Shore-Barrington Assn of Realtors
• 2000 Speaker. Illinois Assn of Realtors Convention
• 2000 e-PRO Certified Internet Professional
• 2001 RE/MAX Internat’l Lifetime Achievement Award
• 2003 Associate of the Year.
North Shore-Barrington Assn of Realtors
• 2004-2005 Illinois Assn of Realtors. Board of Directors
• 2004 Accredited Buyer’s Representative
• 2005 Vice Chairman - Technology Committee, IAR
• 2006 Chairman - Technology Committee, IAR
• 2007 Seniors Real Estate Specialist
• 2007 Accredited Consultant in Real Estate
• 2008 Speaker RE/MAX International Convention Las Vegas, NV
REFERENCES References available upon request.
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After your search for a house and all the negotiations are over, you arrive at the the sales price. Finally, you feel some certainty about your bottom line. However, it is not unusual for there to be disagreements about what is included in the sales price. Careful drafting of the paperwork can help to avoid future disputes.
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