About Us
With nearly two decades of combined experience, and hundreds of closed transactions in the real estate industry, The Petranek Team has a proven track record of providing clients with the realty services they deserve. We understand the many unique concerns homeowners face- particularly in today's real estate market.
Buying a home is something most people do not do often, and yet, it is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. We do everything we can to make the process as simple and easy as possible.
We will be there to inform, advise and assist in any way we can- from our initial consultation to the day your sale closes.
Our Values
Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service, from start to finish. We are always ready to offer our expertise with one goal in mind: Helping our clients get what they want, more than anything else... If it is important to you, it is important to us.
If you are a buyer, we can help you to avoid some of the pitfalls associated with purchasing a home. We will walk you through our buyers interview process, and we will conduct informed home searches based on your unique requirements.
When the right place has been located, we can then recommend local businesses with whom we've had great past experiences regarding inspections, legal services*, lending, and other professional services.
When the time comes to sell your home, our team will do all the research to create a "go to market" strategy to sell your property in such a way that will ensure the best possible terms for your sale, and the best return on your investment, with the least amount of time and effort required.
We will:
"Price It Right! Show It Well! Sell It Fast!"
*We strongly recommend the use of legal counsel for all real estate transactions.
Why Choose Us
Our dedication to our profession, our dedication to our community and our specific knowledge base is what sets us apart. We are full time, full-service Realtors and we utilize a hands-on approach that prioritizes the client’s needs. Our past buyers and sellers love our methods, as our top ranked 5 star ratings on Zillow illustrate. When you hire us, we will always be there for you, from opening the doors to closing the contract.
Experience
Robert and Jill have been responsible for hundreds of transactions in northern Illinois. They are very involved in support of organizations that serve and strengthen Downers Grove Township. Robert and Jill share a combined 10 Realtor accreditations, which add even greater depth of knowledge regarding your real estate needs. An informed perspective is what you will get from Robert and Jill.
Jill’s Accreditations
Robert’s Accreditations
Memberships
The Petranek Team is a longtime supporter of senior initiatives in the Township. Robert recently received the 2021-2022 Good Neighbor Award, 1st Place from Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe) for his personal involvement with the Seniors Advisory Council for Downers Grove Township, and Friends For Downers Grove Township Seniors - FFDGTS(501C(3).
Robert currently serves as a member of the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe) Senior Services Committee.
Robert has a Bachelor's Degree from Illinois State University and has taken numerous Post Grad Executive Education Courses from Harvard Business School. He has received a SAMA (Strategic Account Management Association) Accreditation.