Business Expertise
Thomas Perrella Real Estate Broker is a member of the Coldwell Banker Winnetka office. Although Thomas works throughout the North and Northwest Chicago region, his specific areas of expertise include, Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Northfield, Highland Park, and Evanston. As a lifelong resident of Illinois living n the North Shore, Thomas has a great understanding of the areas beautiful and unique homes. Thomas Prides himself on the ability to educate his clients throughout the entire process of buying and selling homes. For over 17 years Thomas has obtained an extensive technical background in the IT industry. Before coming to Coldwell Banker he was Network Engineer for 12 years with a fortune 100 Consulting company Ernest and Young then Capgemini. Thomas leverages that knowledge using the most current technologies to effectively and efficiently market homes and to communicate with buyers and sellers for a more pleasurable experience. Working with a wide range of vendors gave him the ability to work with anyone to "Get the job done" Thomas bases his business and life on the principles of integrity, high standards, and perseverance combined with a straightforward approach.
Business Philosophy
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Realtor® Thomas Perrella provides exceptional service, education, and care to people who are buying or Selling a home.
Education and Designations
* BA Liberal Arts, Columbia College Chicago
* CCNA Cisco Certified Network Administrator
* North Shore Real Estate Associate
* SFR - Short Sale Foreclosure Specialist
* CNS - Certified Negotiation Specialist
* Member of the North Shore and National Association of REALTORS®
Personal Background
Thomas was born in Glenview IL but moved to Winnetka at age 2 and lived there for 20 years. Thomas attended Crow Island, Skokie School, Washburne Jr. High, and New Trier High School. He was very active in sports growing up and still finds enjoyment in Golfing, biking, fishing, and swimming. Thomas is a member of the Highland Park CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) helping the police department with special events including The Taste of Highland Park and Art Fair, as well as help with traffic control for Ravinia Festival. He also volunteers at the Highland Park PArk District to study the re-intorduction of Trout to the Ravines. He also enjoys attending pop concerts at The Ravinia Festival with family and friends. Thomas is married with two children, a son and a daughter and they live in Highland Park.
Specialties
* Listening to clients wants and needs in order to develop an appropriate action plan
* Utilizing a professional Interior Designer to help present your home in the best possible light
* Creating an extensive, targeted marketing plan for each property
* Organizing and communicating all details of the transaction
Helpful Links
Sofuzion Design
* http://www.sofuziondesign.com
US Census Data
* http://www.zipskinny.com
Illinois State Board of Education
* http://www.isbe.net/research/htmls/report_card.htm
Ravinia Festival
* http://www.ravinia.org
US City Statistics
* http://www.city-data.com
School Rankings (See where a school ranks in any area)
* http://schooldigger.com
Walking Score (Find out the walkability of a homes location)
* http://www.walkscore.com
Visit my blog and Facebook page to get up-to-date Real Estate news and information
* http://www.facebook.com/ThomasPerrellaRealtor
* http://thomasperrella.wordpress.com
Please contact Thomas Perrella for all your real estate needs for both Cook and Lake counties at tom@thomasperrella.com or call 847-420-8325
