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Ingrid Sosa, REALTOR®Buy · Sell · Rent

The process

The Home Selling Process, Step by Step

Know what's coming at every stage, so you can plan your next move with confidence.

Before you list

  1. Consultation and home valuation.
  2. Hire a real estate attorney, as is standard in Illinois.
  3. Complete Illinois seller disclosure forms, including the Residential Real Property Disclosure Report.
  4. Prepare and stage the home.

On the market

After launch, Ingrid manages showings, gathers feedback and keeps you updated. When offers arrive, she'll compare price, financing type, earnest money, contingencies and closing timeline so you can choose the strongest overall offer.

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Under contract

Attorney review typically lasts about five business days. The buyer's inspection usually occurs during this time, and your attorney will respond to any repair or credit requests. If the buyer is financing, an appraisal follows.

Closing

Your attorney prepares the deed and coordinates with the title company. You'll typically pay off your mortgage, prorated property taxes and closing costs from the proceeds. Learn more in home selling costs in Illinois.

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