Sean O'Dowd

Hi, I'm Sean and welcome to Close Concierge. I'm a licensed real estate agent in the state of IL (license #475202452). I'm also an active real estate investor and previously was CEO of a transaction coordination company, as well as a property manager. In total, I've been a party to more than 600 real estate transactions! I write on this website about once every week to answer some of the most common questions I come across on a day to day basis within real estate.

You’re being lied to about a 3.5% down payment

Sean O’DowdHi, I’m Sean and welcome to Close Concierge. I’m a licensed real estate agent in the state of IL (license #475202452). I’m also an …

How Millionaires & Billionaires Get a Mortgage

Sean O’DowdHi, I’m Sean and welcome to Close Concierge. I’m a licensed real estate agent in the state of IL (license #475202452). I’m also an …

How To Buy Your First Rental (For Beginners)

Sean O’DowdHi, I’m Sean and welcome to Close Concierge. I’m a licensed real estate agent in the state of IL (license #475202452). I’m also an …

What Your Real Estate Agent WON’T Tell You

Sean O’DowdHi, I’m Sean and welcome to Close Concierge. I’m a licensed real estate agent in the state of IL (license #475202452). I’m also an …

The Ugly Truth about how real estate agents cost you money

Sean O’DowdHi, I’m Sean and welcome to Close Concierge. I’m a licensed real estate agent in the state of IL (license #475202452). I’m also an …

You’re doing it wrong (Never buy cheap multifamily)

Sean O’DowdHi, I’m Sean and welcome to Close Concierge. I’m a licensed real estate agent in the state of IL (license #475202452). I’m also an …

The HACK To Tell House Quality From The Online Listing

Sean O’DowdHi, I’m Sean and welcome to Close Concierge. I’m a licensed real estate agent in the state of IL (license #475202452). I’m also an …

Why Single Family Rentals Are Best For Beginner Investors

Sean O’DowdHi, I’m Sean and welcome to Close Concierge. I’m a licensed real estate agent in the state of IL (license #475202452). I’m also an …

It’s Possible To Find Good Deals Online (Here’s How)

Sean O’DowdHi, I’m Sean and welcome to Close Concierge. I’m a licensed real estate agent in the state of IL (license #475202452). I’m also an …

I Regret Buying This One (The Worst Rental I Ever Bought)

Sean O’DowdHi, I’m Sean and welcome to Close Concierge. I’m a licensed real estate agent in the state of IL (license #475202452). I’m also an …

Is earnest money refundable

Let’s get to the answer right off the bat: earnest money is refundable, but only if specific situations are met and that they are met …

Real Estate Virtual Assistant Tasks

Real Estate Virtual Assistant Tasks When you think about it, being a real estate agent is a daunting task. There’s so much more to it …

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