Are you planning on selling your Chicago house? Before you commit to an agent or try to sell it on your own, learn about the new way to sell your home in Chicago!
When it comes to selling a house in Chicago most home sellers believe that their only option is to list the property for sale with a local real estate agent. The traditional option of selling your house through an agent may be the right option in certain circumstances but isn’t the best option for all sellers. There area actually many different ways you can sell your house. In today’s post we are going to look at the “new way” you can sell your house.
So What Is This “New Way?”
Selling your house to a direct buyer instead of listing with an agent! You will not only save money on marketing, listing, repairs and closing costs, but you won’t have to wait to receive your money! Imagine being able to sell your Chicago house without the stress and hassle of a traditional listing!
There Are MANY Benefits to A Direct Sale
Here Are Just A Few
No Commissions – Because you are selling to a direct buyer and not through an agent, you will be able to keep any money that would have otherwise gone to commissions. This usually runs about 6% of the final sale price.
No Marketing Costs – You will not have to pay a dime to advertise your house online or in print. There are no photography costs or fees of any sort to worry about.
No Staging Costs – Many time, people will use professional home stagers to help showcase their property. Even if you only do this in a few rooms, the fees can add up.
No Time or Money Spent Cleaning – A big part of listing your Chicago house is keeping it clean. People will come by for last minute showings, and your house needs to be kept tidy for these short-notice guests. When people view your home, they don’t want to see personal belongings or clutter. Keeping everything put away and leaving at the drop of a hat can be stressful to home sellers. When you sell to us, there is no cleaning required. Simply take the belongings you wish to keep and we will handle the rest!
No Repairs Required – When you sell directly to Blue Ladder Development, you will never have to spend a dime making repairs or upgrades. Listing your Chicago house will often require you fix up the home both before and after the inspection has been completed. We will buy your house as-is, repairs and all.
No Landscaping – Just like maintaining the inside of a home, the outside needs to be maintained too. When you are trying to sell, this is even more important. You will want to keep the lawn mowed, weed pulled and clutter out of the yard. Curb appeal is extremely important when selling a home. You will either need to spend time doing this yourself or hire someone to do it for you.
End Maintenance Costs Immediately – If you own a property, it will inevitably cost you money in maintenance costs each month. From a faulty shelf to new A/C filters, the things you might see as small expenses can add up quickly. Ending these costs now instead of later can help you keep more cash in your pocket.
No More Monthly Costs – The cost of your monthly utilities, homeowners insurance, and property taxes can add up fast. When you list your home, you will have to continue paying these bills for an indefinite amount of time. Even if you are not living in the home, water and electricity will need to be kept on for people who view the home.
Get Paid Right Away – When you sell to a direct buyer such as Blue Ladder Development, you will know exactly what you are getting and on what day. There are no lenders or red-tape. We are able to pay you in days, not weeks or months. By selling directly, you will not have to live in limbo. You will be able to move on with your life quickly and easily.
Peace of Mind – With a traditional listing you will have to deal with the many unknowns involved in selling real estate. For example, it may take several months or even years to find a buyer for your property and every month that passes by with your property still up for sale is more stress you will have to deal with as the seller. When you have found a buyer for your property you will new potential problems to worry about such as the buyer getting cold feet, the buyer requesting excessive repairs, or the buyer not being able to qualify for financing. Selling to a local and reputable house buying company such as Blue Ladder Development you will receive the convenience of a guaranteed drama free closing date in as little as 7 days.
The benefits of selling directly are numerous! For many people, it is the simple, stress-free way of selling they have been looking for! We encourage you to run the numbers to find out if it makes sense for you!