Ryan Casper EXP Chicago Real Estate Agent

Ryan Casper EXP Chicago Real Estate Agent I help growing families in Chicago move up to their ideal home with my "Life Upgrade Method". Link to Guide 👉: https://bit.ly/428R2Hg Winter Is the Time To Sell!

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03/06/2026

There's two options for listing agents.

You can wait for the market to come to you.

Or you can REACH OUT to the market to positively "influence" results.

Watch this to see how we reach out....

About 6 years ago, I became part of a real estate investment education program.  They covered every aspect of investing,...
03/05/2026

About 6 years ago, I became part of a real estate investment education program.

They covered every aspect of investing, including wholesales, flipping, rehabbing, acquisitions, marketing and more.

During that program, they would often talk about the best deals being "off market", which means they are properties that are not on the MLS.

So, what constitutes the "best" deal?

Well most investors would define that as the sales price being further below fair market value.

On the other hand, does that mean ALL the great deals are off market? No.

Another big part of that program that most new investors forget is the rejection ratio.

This means the number of offers submitted to offer accepted..

The AVERAGE ratio is 20 to 1.

Yes, you heard that right.

I'll say it again: 20 to 1!!

Now here's the fun part.

That 20 to 1 ratio INCLUDES the off market properties also.

So as primarily a listing agent, I am approached constantly by investors looking for "pocket" listings or "off market" properties.

Why? Because they don't like rejection, just like most people.

They want a deal handed to them on a silver platter.

The truth of the matter is that deals are found with work.

This work is called prospecting.

Do you remember prospecting for gold?

Yes, we have to filter out all the worthless mud, dirt and rocks in order to find the gold.

The rejection IS the mud, dirt and rocks.

And back to my point for the MLS.

I am a firm believer that almost all of the listings on the MLS could be a great deal.

The only question is.......ARE YOU WILLING TO ASK?

And are you willing to be told "no"?

If you would like to know more about how we prospect for these deals, send us a direct message and we'll give you a call.

03/04/2026

This was my biggest mistake.

I always thought successful people were too busy and didn't want to be bothered.

Now I bother them all and about 99% want to help.

02/28/2026

People are comfortable with familiar.

Which is why they think their bank will offer them the best mortgage.

I actually helped 3 large bank employees in one year buy homes.

Here is their story....

02/25/2026

Seller financing is really confusing.

But it's becoming a big thing since rates have increased.

Watch this to cut through the confusion.

02/11/2026

We all have the same 24 hours.

The question is "how do we use it"?

Or how to we optimize it.

Watch this to see a couple ways I do.

This one blew my mind.  And you know something funny?  It blew my wife’s mind too.  At the end of it all, I think women ...
02/09/2026

This one blew my mind.

And you know something funny?

It blew my wife’s mind too.

At the end of it all, I think women can benefit from this book just as much as men can.

My wife and I were actually in the Philippines visiting her family last year, when I was reading this.

I remember coming across paragraphs that I felt compelled to read out loud to her, while she was getting ready in the bathroom.

And on multiple occasions, I would stop reading and she would just say, “Wow!”

She said she was definitely learning things about herself that she never really understood.

This book dives deep into a woman’s life, literally from birth to death.

It details what exactly is going on physically, emotionally and biochemically.

For me, I got this book to better understand the women in my life, like my wife, mother and sister.

Plus, as we all know, women make the decision when it comes to the home.

So, it’s probably in my financial best interest to be more knowledgeable on that, as well.

After reading, I noticed two underlying themes that seem to be the foundation of what drives women.

They are motherhood and connection.

I think we can all agree that being a mother is an incredible thing that us guys will never fully understand.

That one is obvious.

But the idea of connection certainly helped me better understand why women do certain things that men certainly do not.

Why do women feel the need to get together with their girlfriends regularly?

Why do women go to the bathroom together?

Why are women always “sharing” with each other?

And the list goes on.

It seemed like every chapter I was also saying, “Wow” to myself.

My last thought on this book: Gentlemen, this book will help you tremendously. But Ladies, it’s really good for you too.

02/06/2026

"But Ryan, I want to redo the kitchen before I sell!"

I hear it all the time.

And most homeowners will only see an 85% return on their money.

So would you invest $10K into your to only sell for $8500 more?

Here’s why you’re wrong.  I know there are influencers out there right now that say buying a house is a bad idea.  They ...
02/01/2026

Here’s why you’re wrong.

I know there are influencers out there right now that say buying a house is a bad idea.

They say that putting a large percentage of your income into your own home does not the best return.

I have tremendous respect and have bought every book written by guys like Robert Kiyosaki and Grant Cardone.

And for some people, they’re right.

But, that’s like saying every workout and diet program will work for every person out there.

Like the human body, human finances also have a tremendous individual variance.

Do you work on a fixed income?

Are you a CEO?

Do you even have a job?

Are you a serial entrepreneur?

Are you a “solopreneur”?

Obviously, the advice for each of these individuals can be dramatically different.

I personally know realtors that say, “I wish I put more money in my business and did NOT buy real estate.”

Now why would a real estate broker say that?

It’s because there are vehicles out there where that is true.

But, the question remains: Does the average American know about these different vehicles?

The short answer is no.

So, when we talk about a home being a good investment, we’re talking about how this applies to the AVERAGE American.

Generally a mortgage can be considered a “pay yourself first” type of plan.

The accountability for people thinking that someone will come and take their house away will push them to make that payment every month.

Most people don’t have the discipline to invest even 5% of their income, let alone 20%.

So, let’s look at the macro statistics:

The typical homeowner is 40 times wealthier than if they had remained a renter, according to a new report.

Also low-income homeowners built $98,900 in wealth while middle-income and upper income homeowners accumulated $122,100 and $150,800 in wealth respectively.

Meanwhile, everyone has their own opinion of “wealthy”.

Most low-income people would be ecstatic if they had $100,000 in the bank.

But here’s a fun fact for you.

Do you know what net worth is considered “wealthy”, according to most financial journals?

$2.2 Million.

01/31/2026

There are countless perspectives on interest rates.

"Prices will go up!"

"Buying power will go up!"

"The market will be flooded with inventory!"

Watch this to see the clear effects.

I was asked this question last night ... When is the best time to buy?Great question and one that I get asked all the ti...
01/29/2026

I was asked this question last night ... When is the best time to buy?

Great question and one that I get asked all the time.

I always start with this question in return: what are your goals right now?

There are three types of buyer goals out there at any given time:
👉Need
👉Want
👉Invest

1. You NEED to buy something for fear of being homeless.

You sold your house a month ago or you've given notice to your landlord.

Or a new job or opportunity starts in another city!
If this sounds like you, you have no choice but to buy now.

If you are this kind of buyer, don't panic.

The market is slow but stable at the moment.

Homes are still selling.

Believe it or not we are approaching what should be the bottom of the dip very soon!

Bottom line: even if the average home prices drop after you purchased, sit tight.

Time is a wonderful insulator for lost sale price!

2. You WANT to buy. You've decided it's time to move.

Maybe you're renting and you're ready to own.

Perhaps you're a first time buyer and it’s time for your own space.

You will have some flexibility in timing and have no pressure to make this move.

You're in a great position.

Due to the fact that you can wait, you can take advantage of any continued drops in the market to find a house.

Remember that buying a home is an emotional experience for most of us. If the perfect home comes along, NOW is the right time to buy.

Don't wait for any "drops" in the market. If a home is nice enough that YOU want to buy it, others will feel the same way.

For those people that have a house to sell, if you're buying and selling in the same market, its a wash out.

3. INVESTORS. These people buy and sell for financial gain.

These can sometimes be placed into the "Need" and "Want" category.

As an investor, you have the most amount of flexibility in timing.
You should be ready to invest any time.

The market is shifting DAILY.

A few months ago we were seeing more sales than listings.
Today we are seeing many more listings than sales.

This has shifted the market into a more balanced scenario as the inventory increases.

As an investor, you will have more opportunity to negotiate for the deal you are looking for.

There isn't a perfect time for investors!

They have the opportunity to make money in ANY market. You just have to find the right place...

If investing, don't wait because savvy investors are scooping up properties and making money ahead of you every day!

When is the best time to buy?

NOW!

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