{"id":4392,"date":"2020-12-24T19:42:17","date_gmt":"2020-12-25T01:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/?p=4392"},"modified":"2022-01-16T19:33:58","modified_gmt":"2022-01-17T01:33:58","slug":"6-steps-to-selling-a-home-in-illinois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/6-steps-to-selling-a-home-in-illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Steps to Selling a Home in Illinois"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script charset=\"UTF-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"idxwidgetsrc-23194\" src=\"\/\/homes.theralphieandryanshow.com\/idx\/carousel.php?widgetid=23194\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Selling a home can be a complicated process dealing with large sums of money. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It can be incredibly daunting for first-time home sellers since any mistake in the process can result in the loss of money and legal complications down the road. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To help you out, here are six steps that you\u2019ll need to follow to sell your home in the state of Illinois.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/home-valuation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is your home worth? <br>Find out here!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6729f7cbba850\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6729f7cbba850\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/6-steps-to-selling-a-home-in-illinois\/#1_Hire_a_Illinois_Based_Listing_Agent\" title=\"1. Hire a Illinois Based Listing Agent\">1. Hire a Illinois Based Listing Agent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/6-steps-to-selling-a-home-in-illinois\/#2_Valuing_and_Pricing_Your_Home\" title=\"2. Valuing and Pricing Your Home\">2. Valuing and Pricing Your Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/6-steps-to-selling-a-home-in-illinois\/#3_Stage_and_Repair_Your_Home\" title=\"3. Stage and Repair Your Home\">3. Stage and Repair Your Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/6-steps-to-selling-a-home-in-illinois\/#4_The_Marketing_and_The_Showing_Process\" title=\"4. The Marketing and The Showing Process\">4. The Marketing and The Showing Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/6-steps-to-selling-a-home-in-illinois\/#5_Receiving_and_Negotiating_Purchase_Offers\" title=\"5. Receiving and Negotiating Purchase Offers\">5. Receiving and Negotiating Purchase Offers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/6-steps-to-selling-a-home-in-illinois\/#6_Inspections_Legal_Formalities_and_Closing\" title=\"6. Inspections, Legal Formalities, and Closing\">6. Inspections, Legal Formalities, and Closing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/6-steps-to-selling-a-home-in-illinois\/#A_Streamlined_Process\" title=\"A Streamlined Process\">A Streamlined Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/6-steps-to-selling-a-home-in-illinois\/#Have_Questions_Ask_The_Velasco_Reynolds_Team\" title=\"Have Questions? Ask The Velasco Reynolds Team!\">Have Questions? Ask The Velasco Reynolds Team!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Hire_a_Illinois_Based_Listing_Agent\"><\/span>1. Hire a Illinois Based Listing Agent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any real estate transaction is a long and complex process involving negotiations of large sums of money. Thus, <strong>it is always recommended that first-time home sellers acquire the services of a listing agent who are legally bound to their fiduciary responsibilities. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some points to keep in mind during the hiring process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Referrals are essential, especially ones from an agent&#8217;s past clients.<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>You should negotiate his\/her commission fees to an agreeable percentage of the transaction.<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Your agent should be experienced, ideally between 2-3 years.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><em>Your agent should have a clear-cut marketing strategy for your home as well as the resources to execute it.<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/real-estate-agent-1.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4393 lazyload\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/real-estate-agent-1.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/real-estate-agent-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/real-estate-agent-1.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/400;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/real-estate-agent-1.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4393\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/real-estate-agent-1.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/real-estate-agent-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/real-estate-agent-1.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Valuing_and_Pricing_Your_Home\"><\/span>2. Valuing and Pricing Your Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A common mistake among first time home buyers is overpricing their property during the listing and slowly adjusting it over time to meet the demand. <\/strong>However, since a property&#8217;s visibility on the market decreases rapidly with time, this strategy will only result in your listing&#8217;s expiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is imperative that you price your home according to its value on the marke<\/strong>t. You, or preferably,<strong><em> your agent, can perform a comparative market analysis (CMA) to compare the prices of the houses in your neighborhood according to their footage, age, and <a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/the-1-rule-in-real-estate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">location.<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>You can extrapolate that data to find the value of your own home by adjusting those parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a first time home seller, the following tips can be of great help when pricing your home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong> Compare Sold Listings<\/strong> &#8211; This includes those homes in your area which have recently been sold. <strong>They&#8217;re a great way to determine the ratio of the price differences between the original listing and the selling price to the final listing and the selling price of those properties, keeping in mind whether they were sold in a buyer&#8217;s or a seller&#8217;s market.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Adjust Your Price in One Go<\/strong> &#8211; If you feel like you&#8217;ve overpriced your home, <strong>you should immediately adjust its pricing to make your listing more lucrative to buyers. <\/strong>However, this should be done with a single price cut since most listings tend to expire after 60 days.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/staging-your-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Staging your Home<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Stage_and_Repair_Your_Home\"><\/span>3. Stage and Repair Your Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Staging is the act of de-personalizing your home and making it more appealing for potential buyers.<\/strong> It&#8217;s one of the best ways to ensure that your home sells for close to or above its market value. You can start by cleaning and decluttering your property.\u00a0Find out how to makeover your front yard on a budget, <a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/5-quick-front-yard-makeover-tips-on-a-budget\/\" title=\"click here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kitchen-1-1024x666.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4378 lazyload\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kitchen-1.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kitchen-1.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=600%2C400 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/400;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kitchen-1-1024x666.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4378\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kitchen-1.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/kitchen-1.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=600%2C400 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Repairing is also a must if your home has foundational issues like ceiling or wall cracks. <strong>They are red flags for potential buyers since they&#8217;d have to be the ones to fix them. Your agent can help you identify any such issues that demand immediate repair to avoid complications during the home inspection process.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Marketing_and_The_Showing_Process\"><\/span>4. The Marketing and The Showing Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Efficient marketing of your home will ensure that you receive the most offers and thereby facilitate a speedy sale without compromising on its value.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify the features that make your property unique and then choose an appropriate marketing medium to advertise. <strong>Make sure that you utilize both traditional (newspaper adverts, sale posters) as well as online platforms (multiple listing services, social media) during the marketing campaign.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Once your listing is active and your <a href=\"https:\/\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/home-staging-chicago-is-it-worth-the-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home staged, you will need to prepare for one of the most critical parts of the selling process- the showing, which can either be private or open houses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Receiving_and_Negotiating_Purchase_Offers\"><\/span>5. Receiving and Negotiating Purchase Offers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your home is priced competitively, you&#8217;ll begin receiving multiple purchase offers once it is actively listed. <\/strong>In Illinois, prospective buyers will require a pre-approval from their lender before they make any offers. <strong>Make sure that you don&#8217;t ignore any offers and respond to unsatisfactory ones with a counteroffer within a period of three days.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/buy-home-3-1024x666.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4390 lazyload\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/buy-home-3.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/buy-home-3.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=600%2C400 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/400;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/buy-home-3-1024x666.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4390\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/buy-home-3.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/buy-home-3.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=600%2C400 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once an offer is agreed upon by both the parties, you can then start negotiating on <strong>the closing costs and other miscellaneous expenses associated with the transaction. It generally takes 30-40 days to finalize a real estate purchase in Illinois.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Inspections_Legal_Formalities_and_Closing\"><\/span>6. Inspections, Legal Formalities, and Closing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both a home inspection and appraisal will be performed by a licensed appraiser in Illinois before any purchase agreement is finalized. The buyer pays for the inspection, while the appraisal will be arranged by the lender.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Following the inspection process, you will be required by law to provide the buyer with a Residential Property Disclosure Statement, which states any foundational issues, defects, or hazards associated with your home. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Such defects can include- mold buildup, termite damage, damaged ceiling or floors, fire safety violations, and faulty wirings. It is recommended that you consult with your real estate agent or an attorney to ensure that your sale complies with the laws of Illinois.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>After the legal formalities are completed, the closing process will put a wrap to the entire transaction. During the closing, you, the broker, and the seller will meet to review the closing costs, insurance documents, title deeds. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, after the legal documents are signed by both the parties and transaction records filed to the requisite public records, you will hand over the keys to the buyer, thereby terminating your ownership of the property.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Streamlined_Process\"><\/span>A Streamlined Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Selling a home is just like any other high profile business transaction. You strive to get the most value out of selling something that you already own while ensuring that the transaction remains in compliance with local and federal laws. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/home-for-sale-12-1024x666.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4395 lazyload\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/home-for-sale-12.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/home-for-sale-12.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=600%2C400 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/400;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theralphieandryanshow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/home-for-sale-12-1024x666.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4395\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/home-for-sale-12.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/box5915.temp.domains\/~theralph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/home-for-sale-12.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=600%2C400 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, the above steps will help you streamline your approach and make educated decisions, even if you don&#8217;t have much knowledge about real estate sales.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-cta gb-block-cta\"><div class=\"gb-cta-content\"><h2 class=\"gb-cta-title gb-font-size-32\" style=\"color:#32373c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_Questions_Ask_The_Velasco_Reynolds_Team\"><\/span>Have Questions? Ask The Velasco Reynolds Team! <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"gb-cta-text gb-font-size-32\" style=\"color:#32373c\"><p>Give us a call to learn more about local areas, discuss selling a house, or tour available homes for sale.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gb-cta-button\"><a href=\"tel:+ 16305349357\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"gb-button gb-button-shape-rounded gb-button-size-medium\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#3373dc\">1-630-534-9357<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Selling a home can be a complicated process dealing with large sums of money. 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