Whether you are buying or selling, it is our goal to make sure you are pleased with the outcome of your real estate transaction.    It is our goal to make sure you are pleased with the outcome of your real estate transaction.   Whether you are buying or selling, we are seasoned negotiators to facilitate the best deal for you.  We also have a network of outstanding attorneys, inspectors, mortgage brokers and trades people to help make your real estate transaction seamless.

For our Buyers.....We have the local market knowledge to make sure that you choose the right home, in the right location for you and your family.  There are many subtle differences in neighborhoods within the community that can affect value.  We know this market and can steer you in the right direction.  Through our network of local real estate agents and homeowners, we often know of inventory that may not yet be listed in the MLS.  

For our Sellers.....“A picture is worth a 1000 words”, that’s why we work closely with you to make sure that your home presents itself in the most positive way.   Most of home searches today are on-line so we do what we can to maximize your home’s visual impression.   We do this by making cosmetic recommendations, along with providing staging services to create a home setting that will appeal to today’s buyer’s expectations.  Your home will be photographed by a professional photographer which will also showcase a video tour of your home.  We utilize a “lifestyle” approach to our descriptions to enhance the on-line presentation and marketing of your home which through the Koenig & Strey system will propagate to over 300 websites including Realtor.com, Zillow and Trulia.  

Every great business partnership is born from commonality.  LaPointe  & Kaskela  is no exception.  Both Valerie Kaskela and Jenny LaPointe were seasoned and accomplished Realtors at Koenig & Strey when they learned that they both had an uncompromised commitment to integrity, customer satisfaction and exceptional follow through on transactions.  In May of 2009, they joined forces to market a large new construction project in the heart of Glen Ellyn.  They worked so successfully together selling out the project in a very difficult market, that they decided to make it official!  Jenny and Valerie's combined 40+ years selling real estate means they’ve basically seen it all!  You’ll have two seasoned professionals looking out for your  best interests at all times.  Their websites will be your best online resource for all of your west suburban real estate needs.  Those seeking to buy a home in one of their fantastic communities will find this website’s advanced property search and the ability to browse featured listings are incredibly useful tools.  Homebuyers and sellers will also appreciate links to service providers to assist them in the process.