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What You Should Know About Buying & Selling

If you're selling a home,
your Illinois REALTOR® will help you realize the full value.


A REALTOR® will help you:

  • Set the right price
  • Prepare your house for sale and make it as appealing as possible to potential buyers
  • Market your house aggressively through advertising, REALTOR® networks and the Internet
  • Find qualified buyers
  • Negotiate the best deal
  • Navigate all the paperwork and take care of all the details to get an accepted offer to closing

If you're buying a home,
you want to make sure you're choosing the right home for your family and making a smart investment.

A REALTOR® will help you:

  • Determine your buying power and financing options
  • Find the best home at the right price for you
  • Investigate all available properties in your market area through a broad network of REALTORS® and via the Internet - even if you are locating to another city
  • Arrange home inspections and point out any issues of concern with the property
  • Serve as your negotiating advisor from offer through closing
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FACT

Sellers who use a real estate professional make an average of 16 percent more on the sale of their homes than sellers who go it alone. It's no surprise that only 12 percent of U.S. sellers chose "For Sale By Owner" in 2006.