Helpful Buyer & Seller Tools
If you’re still in the planning phase, these tools can help you better understand your options before making any commitments:
🧮 Mortgage Calculator (Estimate Your Monthly Payment)
Use this tool to estimate your monthly payment (PITI) — principal, interest, taxes, and insurance — so you know what fits comfortably within your budget before touring homes.
👉 Use the Mortgage Calculator here:
https://precisionagentapp.com/calc/TVRReE1EZ3pAOTMwNTZAc2hhcmVkQDEuMw==
🧾 Net Sheet Calculator (See What You May Net as a Seller)
If you’re selling (or selling before buying), this calculator helps estimate what you may walk away with after closing, factoring in commissions, taxes, and typical costs.
👉 Use the Net Sheet Calculator here:
https://precisionagentapp.com/calc/TVRReE1EZ3pAOTMwNTBAc2hhcmVkQDEuMw==
🔍 Search Private & Coming-Soon Listings (Zenlist)
Not every home for sale appears on public websites like Zillow or Redfin. Through Zenlist, buyers can access private and coming-soon listings, including homes listed inside the MRED Private Network.
👉 Search private listings with Zenlist:
https://zenlist.com/a/joe.soto
Why These Tools Matter
Using these tools together helps buyers and sellers:
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Understand true affordability
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Plan confidently before writing an offer
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Avoid surprises during negotiations
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Make informed decisions early
They’re the same tools I walk through with my clients when explaining the process step-by-step.
For more buyer resources, market insight, and local guidance in DuPage County, visit:
👉 https://joesotodupagerealtor.com/
Buyer & Seller Guidance (DuPage & Kane County)
Whether you’re buying or selling in Wheaton, Winfield, Warrenville, West Chicago, Glen Ellyn, or Carol Stream, understanding affordability, net proceeds, and market conditions is essential. These helpful buyer and seller tools are designed specifically for today’s DuPage County and Kane County real estate market, where pricing, inventory, and competition can vary block by block. From estimating monthly mortgage payments to calculating seller net proceeds and accessing private and coming-soon listings, these resources help local buyers and homeowners make informed decisions before committing to a purchase or sale. I work with clients throughout DuPage and Kane County to break down the numbers, explain the process, and provide clear guidance tailored to each community’s market conditions.
