Jeff & Grace Safrin

We are humbled to be Broker Owners of F.C. Tuckers Newest Franchise in Northwest Indiana .....
F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Our Office is Located @ 13 Lincolnway Suite # 203 in Downtown Valparaiso on the Square across from the courthouse! We are Full Time, Full Service Real Estate Brokers serving Lake, Porter, La Porte , jasper, Newton & Starke Counties in NW IN.

Our Virtual Office Model allows experienced professional agents to work from home and yet have a central location for record keeping or meeting if needed. The generous compensation package choices resulting from reduced business overhead expense are unlike traditional brokerages models. The business of real estate is best done face to face by many House calls :) Working from home allows more client focus and productivity for those serious about building business. Less time in daily travel to the office is not only better for our environment, but frees up time for giving back to our families and the communities we live in and serve. If you are an experienced REALTOR in good standing, a self starter....and have interest in finding out more details about this NEW MODEL of Business Practice that gives you more time and money - call Jeff Safrin Principal Broker of F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Estate @ 219-405-1232 For a Confidential Interview.

SINCE THE YEAR 2000, JEFF AND GRACE SAFRIN "SPOUSES SELLING HOUSES"TM HAVE SOLD OVER $50 MILLION WORTH OF PROPERTIES IN NORTHWEST INDIANA WITH HUNDREDS OF HAPPY CLIENTS as REALTORS with F.C. TUCKER - Indiana's Largest Real Estate Company ( est. 1918).

Our Past Vitae includes:
-Past Corporate Recognitions:
After 18 months at a national chain franchise Jeff and Grace
achieved both local and state honors as Top Sales Agents & Multi-Million Dollar producers finishing Number ONE sales associates in the Valparaiso office for the year 2000 and Top 10 in the State as Rookies of the year for this franchise.

(May 2001) they are proud and excited to affiliate with F.C. Tucker- Indiana's largest and most successful Real Estate Company founded in 1918 on the "Golden Rule" philosophy.
(May 2006) -
With over 48 offices state wide this third generation family owned business is ranked in the Top 25 in the country, with over 2.3 BILLION Dollars sold in 2008.
and Jeff & Grace are Proud to affiliate with its newest NW Indiana Office!
F.C. Tucker's philosophy and core values of HOW
they do business and treat clients & sales associates provides a strong foundation from which to build solid long term relationships for providing Real Estate services to the entire Indiana community.

We look forward to serving your needs with our TEAM of Professionals @ F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Estate -
We make House Calls :)

Other credentials:

Residents of Northwest Indiana for over a decade,
currently residing in Shorewood Forest, Valparaiso IN.
Members Sand Creek Country Club
Members Christ Lutheran Church and Temple Bethel
Bi-Lingual speaking - Movi Po Polsku

College Degrees-

Jeff has a Marketing and Business Major from Indiana University-Bloomington,
Grace has a Bachelors Degree in Nursing from Governors State University in Illinois.

Both have over 13 years successful business experience.

Grace has been served as a past director of a local Chamber of Commerce. (St.John Indiana for several years approx 1993-1996)

We have been actively involved in our children's school and sports activities & church / community functions - which include (last few years for brevity).
2008 to present, Facilitator of Ladies Tuesday evening Bible study and Social Media at Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, Indiana
2008-to 2011 CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBER CHAIRPERSON OF STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE 2 years and Evangelism Committee 1 year, @ CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, VALPARAISO, IN

2006-Evangelism Committee - Coordinator of the Welcome Center Table Hosts for all Church Services.

Public Law 221 committee membership(2001-2002)

Interview member of committee to select/recommend UTMS School Principal(2002)

Coaching Girl's Softball(2001)

Room Parents-Middle School (2000, 1999, 1998,)

Fund Raising for High School (Andrean Fashion show committee chairperson for raffle 4 consecutive years 1996-2000)

Professional Credentials & Personal Vitae
2009to present = Broker Owners of F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Estate in Northwest Indiana -
serving Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Newton & Starke Counties.

Current Personal STATS:Over $70 Million Dollars in Real Estate SOLD since 2000 - that's hundreds of successful transactions & clients represented!
2002 thru 2008-Realty Alliance Award-Ranked top 20 % of REALTORS (all companies combined) Nationwide! 2002 thru 2008 Executive Club Award !
TOP PRODUCER AWARD-VALPARAISO OFFICE 2002 thru 2005! Top Producer Award 2006 Rensselaer!
2002 thru 2008=Recipient of F.C. Tuckers Highest Award-PRESIDENT'S CLUB !
2/20/07 Inducted as PRESIDENTS CLUB LIFE MEMBER and earned the Title of "First Vice President".
2002=Broker Agent News Platinum Producer Award-National Award reserved for only the finest real estate professionals!
2003 Broker Agent Magazine Cover Story for "Agents of the Month" Award
2003 Members Realtors Forum and MLS Committee (Multiple Listing Service).
2004-Named 2nd Vice President Residential Sales F.C. Tucker
2006 Member GNIAR Website Revision Committee
2006 Certification from NAR/HUD "At Home With Diversity"
2007 Affiliate Top 10 Award in Residential sales in the State of Indiana company wide!
2008-Grace Safrin achieved the coveted CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) - only 5% of REALTORS nationwide have achieved this Certification
2009 Featured on ABC News Night-line, Post-Tribune News Paper, Indy Star, Chicago Tribune, LA Times, Sand Diego Chronicle and many other syndicated newspapers and magazines for the use of REVERSE Offers in REAL Estate.
-Members National Association of Realtors
-Members Indiana Association of Realtors
-Members Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors (GNIAR)
-Members MLS- Northwest Indiana!

5/20/2013 9:53:00 AM There really are 101 reasons to use a Professional REALTOR! Talk To Tucker to selll your NW Indiana Home. Yesterday, while reading the Sunday Newspaper, Jeff ran across this article that itemizes some of the many details that professional REALTORS due in the course of a normal Real Estate transaction. (Short Sales involve much more than what is listed here). Here ...'> Views: 77 Comments: 0 Comment

5/3/2013 9:53:00 AM REALTORS duties to NW Indiana Home Sellers The minimum standards of practice a consumer can expect when using the services of a REALTOR are clearly defined in the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). Some of the general public may not be aware of these rules which guide our ...'> Views: 72 Comments: 0 Comment

4/29/2013 10:18:00 AM The Paradigm Has Shifted.....It's a Sellers Market. "The only thing constant is change."- Heraclitus If you are considering selling your NW Indiana home this Spring or Summer and finding the next one...you may want to consider some creative options in this sellers market to find success in accomplishing ...'> Views: 62 Comments: 0 Comment

4/17/2013 1:16:00 PM Are You Pre-Approved? 5 Benefits For Northwest Indiana Home Buyers to complete this important 1st step in Todays Sellers Market In today's changing Northwest Indiana Real Estate Market , well priced + move in ready homes for sale are getting offers quicker than past years (and sometimes even get multiple offers). We have always worked with pre-approved buyers as our policy. Here ...'> Views: 107 Comments: 0 Comment

4/3/2013 8:33:00 AM Fireplace on that "Must Have" list when home buying? Here are some things to know about Fireplace Safety and Maintenance As a Indiana CRS Chapter Leader , one benefit I have is articles of value that I have permission to distribute and share with our buyers and sellers and agents on various topics regarding their home. Since a Fireplace is a frequently asked for "Must Have" ...'> Views: 102 Comments: 0 Comment

3/25/2013 1:58:00 PM Northwest Indiana Real Estate Local Market Reports By County: Lake County, Porter County, La Porte County Each Month the Indiana Association of REALTORS releases statistics of listed and sold properties per county along with median sales price data. Please click the links below to view FEBRUARY 2013 Real Estate Market Reports by NW Indiana County: Lake County, ...'> Views: 164 Comments: 0 Comment

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3/18/2013 7:12:00 PM Greenfield Creek Neighborhood in Valparaiso, Indiana 46385 We've listed and sold homes in Greenfield Creek Neighborhood in Valparaiso, IN 46385 and wanted to share a few photos of this north side Valpo community. Enjoy a leisurely stroll in Season around the Pond. There is a walking path & even a covered bridge ...'> Views: 155 Comments: 0 Comment

3/16/2013 4:49:00 PM Shorewood Forest Neighborhood in Valparaiso, IN 46385 Shorewood Forest is A Year Round Recreational Community Located approximately an Hour From Chicago, IL in Valparaiso, IN Which is part of Porter County . A Private Lake Louise , measuring 240 acres is at the Heart of the Community & offers residents opportunity ...'> Views: 157 Comments: 0 Comment

2/18/2013 7:26:00 PM It is a Violation of Indiana License Law for an Agent not to Appear at a Closing. Indiana Real Estate Transactions in which licensed agents represent home Buyer(s) OR home Seller(s) in a deal with an accepted Purchase Agreement , MUST attend attend the closing of the transaction! This applies whether it is a relocation, new construction, ...'> Views: 147 Comments: 0 Comment