The Home Buying Process

Learn about the home buying process. From start to finish, we’ll outline step needed to purchase real estate in Illinois.

NAR Settlement: Will Buyers Really Need To Pay Buyer Agent Commissions?

What Were Terms of Settlement? You’ve probably heard the news that there are changes coming in terms of how real estate commissions are paid. The National Association of Realtors, in response to a lawsuit brought by sellers, reached a settlement: Sellers and their...

Do I Need to Hire a Real Estate Lawyer in IL?

Buying a home involves a lot of moving parts, and a lot of people. Getting to know agents, inspectors, and contractors, it’s no surprise why you’d reconsider familiarizing yourself with yet another professional during this important process, especially when that...

Overview of the Home Buying Process

Searching for a new home? From shopping to inspections to agent selections, the whole process is a lot to wrap your head around. Here’s a summary of house-hunting’s who, what, when, and where to make the process a little smoother: Picking a home (1-2 months) First...

When Should You Get an Agent Involved?

Most buyers spent over 6 months online searching for homes before they consider meeting with a buyers agent and looking at homes in person. These buyers don’t consider themselves “serious” and don’t want to go through the trouble of meeting with an agent prematurely....