Category: sellers

Selling Your Home During a Divorce in Chicago

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If you’re wondering about the ins and outs of selling your home during a divorce in Chicago IL… we’ll dive into the steps and things to look out for in this article. With over 50% of American marriages ending in divorce, many Chicago IL residents are looking or advice for selling a home during a divorce. … Continued

How to stay in my home after foreclosure in Chicago

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A recent study estimates that 47% of foreclosed properties are still occupied. When you first see that stat you may be surprised… but we’re not. What most people don’t realize is that banks aren’t in the business to own homes. They are in the business to loan people money. But when they have to foreclose … Continued

What do I need to do to sell my house in Chicago IL?

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You want to sell your Chicago house, and you want to get top dollar. Excellent! But “What do I need to do to sell my house in Chicago“? Here are some tips on how to get your home ready to sell if you’re looking for top dollar that the market will bear: *NOTE: These instructions … Continued

We buy houses in Chicago companies – are they credible?

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If you’ve been driving around in Chicago, chances are you’ve seen some billboards advertising companies that buy houses. Often times they say things like “We Buy Chicago Houses!” or “Cash For Your House”. Are these “we buy houses in Chicago companies” credible? How do I know if the local house buying companies out there are honest … Continued

Understanding the Foreclosure Process in IL

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Understanding the foreclosure process in IL is an important part of navigating your own home foreclosure. Before we dive in… What is foreclosure anyway? Foreclosure is the legal process that lenders use to take back property securing a loan, generally after the borrower stops making payments. Foreclosure is no fun.  But just know that it’s not … Continued

Can I sell my Chicago house in foreclosure?

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Do you have a Chicago IL house that’s in foreclosure right now? Many people going through the IL foreclosure process want to get out from under that burdensome house and wonder if they can sell the house in foreclosure. The short answer: yes. The long answer: it’s a little more complicated, but usually you can … Continued

Selling My House for Cash in Chicago

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Should you take a cash offer for your Chicago house? Not always. I’ll tell you how to sell any property for cash, some reasons to refuse a cash offer – and when you shouldn’t say no. Selling My House For Cash In Chicago If you’re selling a property in Chicago to an end buyer (the person living … Continued

How do I sell my house without an agent in Chicago?

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If you’re looking to sell your house or investment property in Chicago without using a real estate agent, we can help. Although we do cooperate with brokers, sometimes it’s best to avoid paying someone to be in the middle. After all, paying 5-6% of the sale of a property in a commission is a lot of money. … Continued

Selling My House Fast in Chicago

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You need to sell your Chicago house fast right?  If you’re saying… “I’m having the toughest time selling my house fast in Chicago“… you’re at the right place 🙂 These tips will help you get your property sold. [NOTE: Most important – if you really need to sell fast, consider the option of selling for cash offer … Continued

I’m Relocating And Need To Sell My House In Chicago

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Relocation is a complicated exercise in coordination. We get local Chicago home sellers calling us or submitting their house info on this website every week saying “I’m relocating and need to sell my house in Chicago“.  The great thing is that we’re able to help a good many of those sellers sell their house quickly … Continued