Answers to the questions Chicago Southland homeowners ask most about selling their house for cash.
Tell us about the property online or at (708) 808-2662. We review it, often with a quick walkthrough, and send a written cash offer, usually within 24 hours. If you accept, your attorney reviews the contract, the title company handles the paperwork, and you close on the date you choose.
Most of our Southland closings happen within about one to three weeks of accepting the offer. The biggest variables are title work and your village’s transfer stamp. Probate sales or sellers who need time to move can take longer. You set the date.
Absolutely not. We buy houses in any condition — as-is. Whether your home needs minor cosmetic updates or major structural repairs, we’ll make you a fair offer regardless.
No. We are not real estate agents. We are direct buyers who purchase homes with our own funds. Your house will never be listed publicly, and you won’t have to deal with showings or open houses.
We start with recent sales of similar homes near yours, then subtract realistic repair costs, our costs to resell, and a modest margin. The offer is in writing, and we’ll walk you through every number. If a listing would clearly net you more, we’ll say so.
You pay no commissions and no fees to us, and we cover standard closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and Cook County’s prorated property taxes come out of the sale proceeds at closing. Your attorney’s fee is separate, and every cost is shown on the settlement statement before you sign.
Our offers are based on thorough market analysis and are designed to be fair from the start. However, we’re always open to discussion. If you have concerns about our offer, we’re happy to explain our reasoning and discuss your options.
We buy houses with foundation cracks, roof and water damage, fire damage, mold, flooded basements, outdated electrical and plumbing, and open village code violations. If your village’s point-of-sale inspection found problems, tell us. We can often take responsibility for them so you don’t have to make repairs first.
Yes. We buy single-family rentals, two-flats and small multi-family buildings with tenants in place, including tenants who are behind on rent. You don’t need to evict anyone before you sell.
Illinois foreclosures go through the court, and in many cases you can still sell before the judicial sale. A cash sale can pay off the loan and leave you with any remaining equity. Call us early, ideally before a sale date is set. Read more about selling a house in foreclosure in the Chicago Southland.
When the title is clean and your village can issue its transfer stamp quickly, we can often close in about a week. If you need 30, 60 or more days, that’s fine too.
At closing, the title company pays you by wire transfer or cashier’s check, your choice. Legitimate buyers never ask you to wire them money.
That’s common. As long as the sale price covers what you owe, your lender is paid in full at closing, including missed payments and fees, and you keep the rest. See selling a house with a mortgage in the Chicago Southland.
We’re here to help. Call, text or fill out the form, and we’ll answer any question, even if you’re not ready to sell yet.