Business Spotlight: Coldwell Banker Honig Bell Broker Associate Steve Engel

This week, we caught up with Steve Engel, a broker associate with in Romeoville, to get his advice for potential buyers and sellers in today’s market.

Romeoville Patch: How long have you been a realtor? And how long have you worked with Coldwell Banker Honig Bell?

Steve Engel: I have been a licensed real estate agent since 1987, and a licensed real estate broker since 1999. I have been with Coldwell Banker Honig Bell since 1995 (Honig Realty), and prior to that, I worked at Century 21 in Bolingbrook. 

Patch: What services do you offer? Where are you located? 

Engel: I am a full-service real estate broker who lists homes and works with buyers. I also work commercial real estate in the area.

My office is located in Romeoville off of Weber Road, in the same shopping plaza as Tasty Waffle, just south of Walmart.

I work with first-time buyers, sellers, those who wish to downsize, corporate relocation, and can refer you to an excellent agent in any area of the United States.

Patch: What do you enjoy about the real estate business?

Engel: I enjoy the fact that I can help people achieve their dream of home ownership. Most people think it is out of their reach when, in fact, even in today’s economy, most people can find a way to own a home.

Patch: In this economy, what is the best advice you give to those looking to sell their homes?

Engel: With interest rates at their lowest level in years and prices at a more reasonable level, home ownership is more affordable for people today than ever before. The prices today have adjusted downward to a level that’s been unseen for many years and, unlike the last time prices were this low, interest rates are also low at the same time.

Patch: What advice do you have for today’s buyers?

Engel: Do NOT listen to everything you hear on the news today. Local markets are affected differently. So if you think you might want to buy a home, take the time to research with a realtor and see if he or she can get you the home of your dreams. 

Patch: Why did you select Romeoville as the location for your business?

Engel: I have been a resident of Romeoville for 23 years, and both of my kids went through the schools here. Both kids have gone onto college — one has graduated and the other will be a sophomore at Northern Illinois University this fall. Romeoville has always been good to my family. Now I can live, shop, eat and work in Romeoville.