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Are you looking for information on selling your house in Chicago, IL before relocating to another area? It can be a confusing process when you need to sell your house as quickly as possible. Moving to a new location is a big step. You’ve researched the area, perhaps secured new employment, and you have everything … Continued

It’s not always easy to know how to be successful with a real estate sale, especially when you’re selling your house when you need to relocate in Chicago quickly. But there are some tips and suggestions that you can follow when selling your Chicago house that will lead to a successful sale. In this post, … Continued

Selling your house during divorce in Chicago can be extremely difficult. Emotions can be high in a divorce. Chances are that someone at some time wants to destroy the house. The reality is, eventually emotions subside and we all become adults once again. When it comes to divorce proceedings, the courts usually guide us to … Continued

It happens, and it’s usually unpleasant, to say the least. If you’re going through a divorce, you certainly don’t want to add to the anguish and inconvenience, especially when it comes to splitting up your assets. Finding someone who is in the market to buy a house in Chicago – in this case, your house … Continued

When it’s time to sell your Chicago home, there can be some confusion when determining the value. If you REALLY want to know what it is worth, you can pay to have an appraisal done. An agent should be able to provide you with detailed CMA reports, letting you know what is going on in … Continued

Selling real estate is expensive. Most home sellers are well aware of the commission costs they will be responsible for paying when selling their home. While the commissions you have to pay when selling real estate is typically the biggest expense there are several other costs that can add up to just as much as … Continued

When selling your Chicago home, don’t rush into signing with an agent until you run some numbers and learn about all of your options. There are many costs of listing with an agent, sometimes a direct sell is a more lucrative choice. Educate yourself on all scenarios before you sign a listing agreement that binds you … Continued

You’ve likely heard about closing costs, but do you know everything that they include? Check out our closing cost “FAQ” to learn more about what closing costs are all about. What Are Closing Costs Exactly in Chicago? Closing costs refer to all of the fees that must be paid at the closing table. Depending on … Continued

Having a well-designed backyard has always been important but as the pandemic continues on buyers are valuing a quality backyard more than ever before. Most households have limited entertaining options to outdoors only so many prospective buyers are looking for outdoor space that will allow for them to entertain safely during the pandemic. This new … Continued

Selling psychology is always involved when is comes to real estate. When a potential buyer walks through your home you want them to feel specific emotions to convert them into an actual buyer. The overall presentation of your house during the walk through will send your buyer specific messages during the tour. Keep reading below … Continued

While getting ready to sell their house in Chicago most sellers have a difficult time determining where to invest their money into the property to get it sold. Presenting a quality property is paramount to generating buyer interest and selling your house quickly. Getting your property to show ready condition doesn’t mean you have to … Continued

With all the competition out there, selling your home can sometimes take some strategy and out of the box thinking. Buzz needs to be created for your home, but it can be difficult to do that when there are a number of other similar homes out there, all similarly listed. So how do you stand … Continued

Now more than ever before sellers in the Chicago area are looking to sell their homes without an agent. In today’s post we will take a look at a few of the advantages when selling your house without an agent NO COMMISSIONS!  No surprise here but if you enlist the services of a real estate … Continued