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Selling to SellHouseChicago vs. Listing With a Chicagoland Agent
How does selling directly to a home buyer program compare to listing with a local real estate agent? It really depends on your sales situation. In all cases, it is best to consult with an expert to help you decide what path makes the most sense in the sale of your property.
Dive into the details below to compare your options.
Selling w/ An Agent | SOLD To SellHouseChicago | |
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Commissions / Fees: | 6% on average is paid by you, the seller | NONE |
Who Pays Closing Costs?: | 2% on average is paid by you, the seller | NONE – We pay all costs |
Inspection & Financing Contingency*: | Yes, sales can fall through | NONE |
Appraisal Needed: | Yes, the sale is often subject to appraisal | NONE – We make cash offers |
Average Days Until Sold: | +/- 91 Days | IMMEDIATE CASH OFFER |
Number of Showings: | It Depends | 1 (Just Us) |
Closing Date: | 30-60 +/- days after accepting buyers offer | The Date Of YOUR CHOICE |
Who Pays For Repairs?: | Negotiated During Inspection Period | NONE – We pay for all repairs |
From offer to close and cash in your hand in as little as 30 days
You can get rid of the headache of that property fast and avoid paying any more utility payments, tax payments, insurance payments, mortgage payments, you get the drill. If you list your house and wait 90+ days to close… you have to figure in all of the costs of holding that property during the time you have that property listed and are waiting for the property to close.
Don’t worry about fixing anything up or cleaning your house again and again for buyer after buyer
We don’t care how dirty your house is (we’ve seen worse!) or how many repairs are needed (a complete fixer? great! we love projects)… we’d like to make an offer on your house. This saves you time and money that you can keep in your pocket.
Don’t worry about paying those pesky closing fees (we’ve got you covered)
Because we are a full-service professional home buyer here in Chicago, we make it easy for you. We pay for all of the closing costs. So when you add up the time you could save by working with SellHouseChicago, the no-hassle experience, and the money you’ll save on commissions, fees, and holding costs…. for many Chicago property owners, selling to a professional house buyer is the best viable option.

This process is up to 87% faster than a traditional real estate sale.
…and up to 85% less expensive than a traditional real estate sale.
How? Because all these fees, additional time and hassle is removed from the sale process.
NO buyer and seller real estate agent commissions
NO home inspection fees or appointments
NO open houses and strangers in your home
NO wasted time sitting on the market for sale
NO making expensive repairs
NO bank or title company fees
NO appraisal or inspection fees
NO cleaning and staging the property
NO moving on the buyer’s schedule
NO waiting, hassle, or stress