Terms, Conditions, Disclaimer & Privacy Policy
The Widerberg Group | Illinois Home Auctions Corporation
Last Updated: February 23, 2026
Website: www.WiderbergGroup.com | Contact: ryan.widerberg@exprealty.com
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This is not an official eXp Realty, LLC communication, and the information contained herein is subject to change. Before joining our brokerage, please request a copy of the latest eXp Realty commission splits, fees, offerings, and awards.
This advertisement is owned and operated by Illinois Home Auctions Corporation (IHAC). Ryan Widerberg, Founder of The Widerberg Group, is the Head of Agent and Consumer Education at U.S. Real Estate Educators and is a licensed real estate agent at eXp Realty. Ryan Widerberg is not a licensed financial advisor, licensed or trained legal professional, licensed or trained tax professional, or a licensed insurance broker or agent. Therefore, please do not misconstrue any suggestions and/or educational materials on this site as legal, tax, and/or financial advice.
This is not an official eXp Realty website, and all statements and opinions on this website are for entertainment and educational purposes only. The opinions found on this website are those of its owners.
The statements and opinions contained herein are solely those of the individual author and do not necessarily reflect the positions or opinions of eXp Realty, LLC or its subsidiaries or affiliates. The Company does not assume any responsibility for, nor does it warrant the accuracy, completeness, or quality of the information provided. Assumptions made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the author(s). Please do not hold us to them in perpetuity. The use of or reliance upon any resource provided is a tacit acceptance that the user understands that the materials may be out of date, opinion-based, incorrect, or biased.
The statements contained in this communication about our and our subsidiaries’ future performance, including without limitation future revenues, earnings, strategies, prospects, and all other statements that are not purely historical, are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although we believe that our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance they will be achieved. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made herein.
By accessing this website, you are agreeing to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use, applicable laws and regulations, and their compliance. If you disagree with any of the stated terms and conditions, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this site are secured by relevant copyright and trademark law.
Illinois Home Auctions Corporation (IHAC) (IHAC) grants permission to temporarily download one copy of the materials (data or programming) on IHAC’s site for individual and non-business use only. This is a license only and not a transfer of title. Under this license you may not: modify or copy the materials; use the materials for any commercial purpose or public presentation; attempt to decompile or rebuild any product or material on IHAC’s site; remove any copyright or other restrictive documentation; or transfer the materials to another party or mirror them on another server. This license terminates automatically if you disregard any of these restrictions and may be terminated by IHAC at any time. Upon termination, you must destroy any downloaded materials whether in electronic or printed form.
The materials on IHAC’s site are provided “as is.” IHAC makes no guarantees, expressed or implied, and disclaims all other warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property. IHAC does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the materials on its website or on any sites linked to it.
In no event shall IHAC or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, loss of data or profit, or business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on IHAC’s website, even if IHAC or an authorized agent has been notified of the possibility of such damages. IHAC uses industry-standard software including WordPress and Wordfence Security Suite to guard against malicious activity. By using these materials, you agree that you should consult a licensed professional with any trade-specific questions, and that these materials are not real estate brokerage or legal advice.
The materials appearing on IHAC’s site could include typographical or photographic errors. IHAC does not warrant that any of the materials on its site are accurate, complete, or current. IHAC may make changes to the materials at any time without notification.
IHAC does not endorse, warrant, or manage any content hyperlinked to this website. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by IHAC. Use of any linked site is at the user’s own risk.
IHAC may update these terms of use at any time without notification. By using this site, you are consenting to be bound by the then-current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use.
Any claim relating to IHAC’s website shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois without regard to conflict of law provisions.
Welcome and thank you for your interest in www.WiderbergGroup.com, owned and operated by Illinois Home Auctions Corporation (IHAC) (“The Widerberg Group”, “We”, “Our,” or “Us”). The Widerberg Group at eXp Realty is the trade name of the Site. These Terms of Service govern your access and use of the Site and all publicly available content, services, and/or products provided by The Widerberg Group. Visitors to the Site and users of the Services are referred to as “User” and collectively as “Users.”
You acknowledge that The Widerberg Group is not, and none of the companies affiliated with The Widerberg Group, including but not limited to Illinois Home Auctions Corporation (IHAC), The Widerberg Group at eXp Realty, Ryan Widerberg, eXp World Holdings, or any other named business or business partner, are a registered broker-dealer, investment advisor, investment manager, mortgage loan broker, or funding portal, and none engage in any conduct that would require such registration.
BY ACCESSING, BROWSING, AND/OR OTHERWISE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND ALL OTHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES POSTED ON THE SITE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CEASE USE OF THIS SITE.
The Services are offered subject to payment of an annual nonrefundable membership fee (the “Membership Fee”) and your acceptance of all terms herein. There is no refund for the Annual Fee, whether in full or pro-rated, in the event of termination. You must create an account, pay the Membership Fee, and provide current, complete, and accurate registration information. Failure to maintain accurate information constitutes a breach that may result in immediate termination of your account.
You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your passwords and account. You will not transfer your Account to anyone else. You are liable for any damages caused by authorized or unauthorized use of your Account.
The Widerberg Group takes the privacy of its Users very seriously. Please read the Privacy Policy (Part VI of this document), which is incorporated into these Terms by reference, for information relating to our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.
THE SERVICES ARE OFFERED ONLY TO USERS WHO PAY THE MEMBERSHIP FEE AND WHO ARE AT LEAST OF LEGAL AGE IN THE JURISDICTION IN WHICH THEY RESIDE. THE SERVICES ARE MARKETED SOLELY FOR USE BY SOPHISTICATED LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKERS.
One of the Services offered is the facilitation of real estate investment opportunities during in-person or virtual meetings (each, a “Club Meeting”). The Widerberg Group does not endorse any opportunities offered by other Users, nor does it make any recommendations regarding the appropriateness of such opportunities for any investor.
THE PRESENTATION OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES DURING A CLUB MEETING ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION TO BUY OR SELL SECURITIES, NOR A RECOMMENDATION TO BUY OR SELL ANY SECURITIES.
Investments in private placements are speculative, illiquid, and involve a high degree of risk, including risk of complete loss of principal. Before investing, consult a financial advisor, attorney, accountant, or other licensed professional. The Widerberg Group receives no commission or transaction-based compensation in connection with the purchase or sale of securities by any User.
None of the information provided through the Services constitutes a recommendation, solicitation, or offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments. All information has been prepared without reference to any particular User’s investment requirements or financial situation.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE NOT RELYING ON THE WIDERBERG GROUP OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES IN MAKING AN INVESTMENT DECISION. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL. THE WIDERBERG GROUP WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGES OF ANY SORT INCURRED AS A RESULT OF INTERACTIONS BETWEEN YOU AND OTHER USERS.
The Widerberg Group, its affiliates, and licensors own all right, title, and interest in the Site and the Services, including the visual interfaces, graphics, design, systems, computer code, software, and all content on the Site (collectively, the “Materials”). The Materials are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to download and print Materials for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not modify, distribute, reproduce, or create derivative works without prior written permission.
You are solely responsible for User Content you post, transmit, or share through the Widerberg Group and for any actions taken as a result. You grant to The Widerberg Group a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, and otherwise exploit your User Content for any purpose and in any media form.
Your interaction with other Users is solely between you and such other Users. If you have a dispute with one or more Users, you irrevocably release the Widerberg Group from claims, demands, and damages of every kind and nature arising out of or connected with such disputes.
Any and all advertisements promoted on behalf of IHAC or Ryan Widerberg (a licensed real estate broker with eXp Realty, LLC) are educational in nature and for educational purposes only. Promotional advertisements are merely educational with the intent of educating and increasing public awareness of alternative real estate programs.
Consumer agrees that their contact information — including name, email address, and phone number — may be shared with partner agents who conduct business in the same state the consumer proposes doing business. These partner agents do not explicitly have an agency relationship with consumer unless established by a written Buyer Representation Agreement or Listing Agreement. Phone numbers may be shared with partner agents for referral purposes as described in the SMS and Privacy sections of this document. IHAC may use consumer information as both personal leads and referral lead sources. Contact information is never sold to third parties for monetary compensation.
In order to be eligible for any reward, rebate, savings, or promotional offering, consumer must first claim said offering by checking applicable boxes in the consumer questionnaire they complete, or by indicating the program(s) via a signed Buyer Representation Agreement and/or Exclusive Listing Agreement. Promotional offers are nontransferable and may not be sold, bartered, auctioned, traded, or exchanged. Offers may be revoked at any time without notice. Offer void where prohibited by law.
Individual promotional program terms and limitations are as follows:
The Services may include tickets to live events hosted by The Widerberg Group or affiliated companies, in person or virtually. Attendance constitutes agreement to the following Waiver and Release: You irrevocably grant permission to The Widerberg Group and all affiliated companies to use your likeness in photographs, videos, or other digital media in any and all publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration. You waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product and any right to royalties. All photos and videos become the property of The Widerberg Group and affiliated companies. Claims shall be arbitrated through the American Arbitration Association in Cook County, Illinois.
WE DO NOT ALLOW ANY VIDEO RECORDING OF OUR EVENTS FOR DISSEMINATION OR COMMERCIAL USE.
Entry into any live event requires a valid ticket, one per attendee. Attendees must be at least eighteen (18) years of age unless the specific event designates that children are permitted.
THE SERVICES, THE SITE, THE MATERIALS, USER CONTENT, AND ALL OTHER INFORMATION MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS,” “AS AVAILABLE,” AND “WHEN AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, THE WIDERBERG GROUP DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, AND RELIABILITY.
You agree to use the Services only for purposes that are legal, proper, and ethical. You agree that you may not, among other things:
The Widerberg Group may terminate these Terms and your right to use the Services at any time and for any reason without notice. Upon termination, IHAC may remove and discard any Materials or User Content. All provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
To the fullest extent permissible by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold The Widerberg Group and its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, representatives, and agents harmless from any claim, demand, loss, damage, liability, or expense arising directly or indirectly from your use of the Services or the Site.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE WIDERBERG GROUP OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, AFFILIATES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Any dispute arising between you and The Widerberg Group that cannot be amicably resolved shall be finally settled in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association by one or more arbitrators mutually selected by the parties. Arbitration shall be held in the City of Chicago, State of Illinois. Judgment upon an arbitration may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction and shall be binding, final, and non-appealable. The arbitrators’ fees shall be shared equally between the parties.
YOU HEREBY WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM, ACTION, OR PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.
These Terms and your use of the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
Except as explicitly stated otherwise, legal notices to The Widerberg Group should be emailed to ryan.widerberg@exprealty.com. Notice will be deemed given 24 hours after email is sent, unless the sending party is notified that the email address is invalid.
Neither party will be responsible for failure to perform any obligation under these Terms due to causes beyond reasonable control, including strikes, lockouts, riots, epidemics, war, government regulation, fire, flood, natural disasters, Acts of God, or inadequacies of equipment.
If any provision of the Terms is found unenforceable, that provision will be modified to the extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving its intent. The remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Pursuant to the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), your use of electronic signatures to sign documents legally binds you in the same manner as if you had manually signed such documents. By registering on the Site, you consent to transact business electronically and maintain electronic records.
A provision of these Terms may be waived only by a written instrument executed by the party entitled to the benefit of such provision. These Terms of Service and other referenced materials are the entire agreement between you and The Widerberg Group with respect to the Services, superseding all prior communications and proposals.
Your use of the Site and Services is governed by the then-current version of the Terms. The Widerberg Group may modify the Terms at any time without notice by posting updated Terms to the Site. These Terms were last updated on February 23, 2026.
The Widerberg Group, operated by Illinois Home Auctions Corporation (IHAC), uses an A2P (Application-to-Person) SMS messaging system through GoHighLevel CRM to communicate with buyers, sellers, and other real estate service inquirers who have provided their consent to receive text messages.
By submitting the contact form on our website, you expressly consent to receive SMS/text messages from The Widerberg Group at the mobile phone number you provide. Consent is obtained through our web-based opt-in form, which requires you to affirmatively check a consent box or submit your information with clear notice that you will receive text communications.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of any purchase, service, or real estate transaction.
By opting in, you may receive the following types of text messages from The Widerberg Group:
Message frequency will vary depending on your inquiry and transaction status. You may receive multiple messages per week during active transactions. Promotional messages will be sent periodically.
Message and data rates may apply. Your mobile carrier’s standard message and data rates will apply to all SMS messages sent and received. The Widerberg Group is not responsible for any charges incurred from your mobile carrier.
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. After texting STOP, you will receive a single confirmation message acknowledging your opt-out, and you will receive no further SMS messages from The Widerberg Group, except as required by law.
You may also opt out by contacting us directly at ryan.widerberg@exprealty.com and requesting removal from our SMS list.
For assistance, reply HELP to any of our text messages, or contact us directly at ryan.widerberg@exprealty.com.
Your mobile phone number and contact information may be shared with licensed real estate partner agents who operate in the same state in which you are conducting business, solely for the purpose of providing real estate services, referrals, and follow-up. Phone numbers are shared only to the extent necessary to facilitate the real estate services you have requested or inquired about.
Mobile opt-in information, including your phone number, will NOT be sold, rented, or otherwise transferred to third parties for marketing purposes unrelated to real estate services. Your information will not be shared with non-affiliated data brokers or data aggregators.
Mobile carriers (including but not limited to AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and others) are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. The Widerberg Group is not responsible for delivery failures caused by your mobile carrier or network conditions.
Our SMS program is supported by all major U.S. carriers. However, carrier support is not guaranteed for all mobile devices or service plans.
The Widerberg Group, operated by Illinois Home Auctions Corporation (IHAC) (“we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.WiderbergGroup.com, contact us through our contact form, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website or submitting your information through our contact form, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
We may collect the following categories of personal information from users who interact with our website or contact form:
We collect information in the following ways:
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Our website uses cookies, web beacons, Facebook pixels, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather analytics data. These technologies help us understand how visitors use our site and improve our marketing efforts.
Types of tracking used on our site include:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain functionality on our website. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies and tracking technologies.
We may share your personal information, including your phone number, in the following circumstances:
We do NOT sell your personal information or mobile opt-in data to third parties for monetary compensation. We do NOT share your phone number with unaffiliated third-party marketers or data brokers.
We implement reasonable and industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Our website uses WordPress with Wordfence Security Suite to protect against malicious activity. Data transmitted through our contact forms and CRM is encrypted using industry-standard protocols.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at ryan.widerberg@exprealty.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide the services you have requested, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website or services following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes. This Privacy Policy was last updated on February 23, 2026.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or our data practices, please contact us:
The Widerberg Group | Illinois Home Auctions Corporation
Email: ryan.widerberg@exprealty.com
Website: www.WiderbergGroup.com
Jurisdiction: State of Illinois
These Terms, Conditions, Disclaimer & Privacy Policy were last updated on February 23, 2026.
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