Category: Resources for Home Sellers

How To Sell Your House During The Holidays in Chicago

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The holiday season, which is basically November through January, is generally considered one the worst times to try to sell your house in Chicago. It’s not as bad as many people would have you believe, though, especially when you have a good real estate agent in your corner. During the holiday season, there may be … Continued

5 Ways to Make Your Old House Look New Again in Chicago

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Maybe you’ve been in your home for several years now, and it’s, well, just looking a little tired. So now you want to make it look newer and fresher and maybe increase its value at the same time. But you don’t have the cash for a major remodel or thoroughgoing renovations. You can, though, do … Continued

4 Surprising Things Home Sellers Face In Chicago

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Selling a house can be a long, complex process with any number of speed bumps and obstacles along the way. In fact, there are quite a few things that can go wrong at the eleventh hour, as any experienced home seller knows. But if you’re prepared and armed with some foreknowledge of these things, it … Continued

Traditional Sales vs. Short Sales And Foreclosures in Chicago

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Home sales usually fall into one of three main categories: traditional sales, short sales, and foreclosures. For buyers, each has pros and cons, though generally speaking the cheaper properties are short sales and foreclosures. But if you’re a buyer, you need to keep in mind that these properties are usually cheaper for a good reason. … Continued

Determining Your Property Value in Chicago: Benefits of A CMA

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When you’re considering selling your property, a logical first step is to figure out what it’s worth. Now, this doesn’t mean the price you want (although can be an important consideration). Rather, what it means is the fair market value – what other comparable properties in the immediate area have sold for in the recent … Continued

Preparing Your House For A Summertime Sale in Chicago

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Hot, hot summers. Not only do temperatures rise during summer months, home sellers have an opportunity to take advantage of a busier market. Families buying a home tend to buy during summer months to avoid uprooting kids and having to change schools. People have more time and better weather to shop for homes in Chicago. … Continued
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