Service Areas
About Robby Bartholomai
Background
With both an undergraduate business degree and an MBA, Robby spent much of his career in consulting, where he specialized in contract negotiations and client engagement. In his corporate role, Robby focused on getting the most value for his clients. He takes the same process-driven approach to real estate.
Client Approach
Knowing that most clients buy and sell only a few homes in their lifetime, Robby knows that communication and setting expectations are key. Robby takes his clients through a clearly defined process, helping eliminate surprises and last-minute uncertainty.
One area he focuses on is pricing. When buying and selling, Robby digs into the data to find the most relevant facts to get the pricing right. By focusing on objective data, Robby helps his clients achieve their real estate goals.
Areas Served
Robby serves the western suburbs, specializing in La Grange, La Grange Park, Westchester and Western Springs.
OTHER LANGUAGES
Community Involvement
Credentials
LICENSE
Designation
Real Estate Broker
PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor)
ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative)
Specialties
- Sellers
- Buyers
- Residential Property
Awards
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2026
TOP AGENT
La Grange, IL
2026
TOP AGENT
Western Springs, IL
2026
TOP AGENT
Brookfield, IL
Answered Questions
Kirk, in a scenario where you are both selling and buying, your first step is to determine the value of your existing home, since the proceeds will likely factor into your budget for your next home. Find a couple of agents locally with good reviews and ask them for a market analysis. That should include four things: a detailed list of comparable properties, a list of suggested improvements, a suggested price for your home, a net sheet that details how much money you would likely walk away with after all fees, including your mortgage, are paid.
We had the same move as you. As it relates to leaving Florida, you don't have to do anything. Be prepared to bring all records for your vehicles. I recall getting Illinois car titles was frustratingly labor intensive. They want to ensure you did not purchase the vehicle out of state to avoid paying IL taxes. While you are doing that, you should also get an IL driver's license. For some reason, I had to take the written test again.
You are obligated to give an honest accounting of your knowledge of the state of the property. Since you know it leaks, you have to disclose it. You could repair or replace the roof on the garage or offer a credit.
Many owners don't want the hassle of showings during the holidays. If that is your main concern, you can either remove the listing entirely or put it in the private network. That's still part of the MLS but does not feed to consumer facing sites like Zillow.
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