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What it costs to sell in Illinois, how a sale actually runs, how to check an agent before you hire one. Written by me, checked against public sources, and dated so you know how fresh it is.
What it costs to sell a house in Chicago and the suburbs
Commission, transfer taxes, the property tax credit, attorney and title: every line on an Illinois seller's closing statement, with this year's transfer tax rates.
Read the guideHow to choose a real estate agent near you, and check them first
Before you sign with anyone, me included: how to check a license, find sales and reviews you can verify, and ask the questions that separate a plan from a pitch.
Read the guideHow selling a house works in Chicagoland, step by step
From the first price conversation to the closing table: what happens at each stage of an Illinois sale, who is involved, and where deals tend to wobble.
Read the guideBuying a home in Chicago and the suburbs: what to know first
The order of things for an Illinois purchase: pre-approval, the buyer agreement, school lines, offers, attorney review, closing costs, and the exemption to file after you move in.
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