Seller resources
Straight answers for Illinois homeowners
These guides exist because the same questions come up in almost every conversation. They are written to be useful whether or not you ever contact us, and they point you to an attorney or CPA where that is the right answer.
Property condition
How to Sell a House As-Is in Illinois
What selling as-is means in Illinois, what you still have to disclose, and how condition affects your options as a seller.
Read the guide →Selling a Vacant House in Chicago
The costs and risks of holding a vacant house in Chicago, city registration requirements to be aware of, and how to prepare a vacant property for sale.
Read the guide →Selling a House That Needs Major Repairs
How to weigh repair costs against a lower sale price, which repairs affect financing, and when selling in current condition is the practical choice.
Read the guide →Estates and probate
Selling an Inherited House in Illinois
The practical steps for selling a house you inherited in Illinois, including title, probate, taxes and coordinating with other heirs.
Read the guide →How to Sell a House During Probate in Illinois
How probate sales work in Illinois: who has authority to sign, what the court may need to approve, and how long the process typically takes.
Read the guide →Rentals
Selling a House With Tenants in Illinois
What happens to a lease when a rental property sells in Illinois, tenant rights during a sale, and how landlords can plan a smooth transition.
Read the guide →Selling a Rental Property in Illinois
What landlords should prepare before selling an Illinois rental, from leases and deposits to depreciation recapture and tenant notice.
Read the guide →Process and costs
Cash Offer vs Listing With a Realtor
An even-handed comparison of selling to a direct buyer versus listing on the open market, including where each one genuinely wins.
Read the guide →Costs of Selling a House in Illinois
The typical seller costs in an Illinois home sale, including transfer taxes, attorney fees, title work, prorated taxes and repair credits.
Read the guide →How Cash Home Buyers Determine Offers
A plain explanation of how direct buyers calculate an offer, which factors move the number, and the questions every seller should ask.
Read the guide →No obligation
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