Pick the closing date
Close before you leave, or later if the new job starts first. The date is yours to set.
Relocation · Job move
Moving out of Chicagoland? Sell on your schedule, not a buyer's.
Relocation adds a hard deadline to an already complicated sale. A cash close lets you line up the move, the new job, and the old mortgage payoff without waiting on a buyer's financing.
- No repairs, no cleanout
- Written offer in 24 hours
- Close in 7–14 days
The person on this page is the person who answers the phone.Marcus & Dana · (312) 555-0147
Short form · 3 fields
Ask about this property
Three fields. An owner will call you — usually within a few hours.
How we help
How we fit a move
Practical help for this exact situation, from people who have closed these files in Chicagoland.
Stay a few days after closing
A short post-closing occupancy agreement covers the gap between closing and the moving truck.
Remote signing available
If you are already in another state, the title company can arrange mail-away or remote signing.
No repairs from a distance
Managing contractors in a city you are leaving is the last thing you need. We buy as-is.
Local process
The local process for a move
We build the closing around your move date. The walkthrough can happen before you pack, and the title work runs in parallel.
- Confirm your target move date and hard deadlines
- Walk the property before or after packing — your choice
- Order title and clear payoffs while you coordinate the move
- Close, fund, and arrange a short stay if needed
Relocation · Job move
The relocation math most sellers forget
A vacant house in Chicagoland still costs money: taxes, insurance, utilities, lawn care, and the risk of a burst pipe in February. If the job starts before the house sells, those costs run in two places at once.
A cash sale ends the carrying costs on a known date. It may not produce the highest gross price, but the certainty is often worth more than the difference when a move is already in motion.
A sequence that matches a move
The goal is one clean handoff: keys, utilities, and proceeds, without a second trip back to Chicago.
- 01
Talk before you pack
Send the address and your move date. We can walk the property while it is still furnished.
- 02
Sign and schedule
Choose a closing date before or after the move. Remote signing is available.
- 03
Hand off the keys
Utilities transfer, the payoff is wired, and the house is no longer your monthly cost.
- Close before or after the move
- Remote signing available
- Short post-closing stay
- No repairs from out of state
Compare the options
Relocating: three ways to sell
| Comparison | Leave it vacant and list | Rent it out | Sell to us for cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coordination | Remote showings and repairs | Find a tenant remotely | One walkthrough |
| Carrying costs | Taxes, insurance, utilities | Management and turnover | Ends at closing |
| Timing | Buyer-driven | Lease-driven | Your move date |
| Certainty | Financing risk | Tenant risk | Cash, contracted |
Every situation is different. We will tell you when a listing or another route would serve you better — even if it means we do not buy the house.
Offer estimator
A rough number, before you talk to anyone
Move the sliders to see how a Chicagoland cash offer is built. This is an educational estimate, not an appraisal — the real number comes after a walkthrough.
Estimates use a 10% holding-and-selling allowance and a 10% margin. Actual offers vary with condition, location, and market timing.
01 — Adjust your numbers
02 — Estimated cash offer
$221,000
- Home value
- $320,000
- Repairs
- −$35,000
- Holding & selling (10%)
- −$32,000
- Our margin (10%)
- −$32,000
Estimate if you listed instead
$262,600A walkthrough replaces the sliders with real comps and a real scope.
What we need from you
Relocation files move quickly. A few details up front keep the closing from colliding with the moving truck.
Your hard dates
Move date, job start, lease end, and any relocation company deadline.
Access plan
Who can let us in, and when the house will be empty.
Payoff and title
Mortgage info and any liens, so title can run in parallel with your move.
Chicagoland relocation details
Winter moves add urgency: heat has to stay on, sidewalks have to be cleared, and a vacant property is more vulnerable. If you are leaving before closing, we can discuss interim access and responsibility in writing.
- Closing
- Before or after your move date
- Occupancy
- Short post-closing stay available
- Signing
- Remote or mail-away through the title company
- Carrying costs
- End at closing — taxes, insurance, utilities
Local owners · every file
Why sell to us
A local buyer who shows you the math
We are not a national funnel or a wholesaler shopping your contract. We buy with our own funds, walk every property ourselves, and put the offer in writing.
- Written, itemized offer within 24 hours
- No fees, no commissions, no repair credits
- An owner answers the phone — before and after closing
- Closing dates that fit your situation, not ours
Meet the team
Local owners. One phone number.
No junior agent, no lead-routing software. The two people below underwrite your offer and show up at the walkthrough.
The person on this page is the person who answers the phone.
We walk every property ourselves. No call center, no runaround.
One number, two owners. Call or text (312) 555-0147 and you will reach one of us.
FAQ
Relocation: questions sellers ask
Straight answers, even when the answer is “it depends.”
01Can I close remotely if I have already moved?
Usually yes. Illinois title companies commonly handle mail-away or remote signing, sometimes with a power of attorney. The title company will confirm the exact requirements for your file.
02Can I stay in the house for a few days after closing?
Yes, in many cases. We can include a short post-closing occupancy agreement in the contract, with a clear end date and any deposit terms, so your move is not compressed into closing day.
03What if my employer's relocation company is involved?
Tell us early. Relocation companies often have their own paperwork, invoicing, and deadlines. We can coordinate with them and the title company so the closing matches their process.
04How fast can I get an offer on this property?
Usually within one business day of the walkthrough. Send the address and a short description today, and we can normally visit tomorrow and have a written number to you the same evening.
05What fees do you charge in this situation?
None. There is no commission, no listing fee, and no application fee. We cover standard closing costs on our side. Your own obligations — payoff, unpaid taxes, liens, or attorney fees — are settled at closing.
06Do I have to repair or clean the property first?
No. We buy as-is, including deferred maintenance, code issues, and a house full of belongings. You do not need to clean, stage, or make a single repair before closing.
07Can I stay in the home until closing?
Yes. You keep possession through closing, and in many cases we can arrange a short post-closing stay so you are not rushing a move. We put those terms in writing before you sign.
08How do I start the process?
Call or text us, or use the short form on this page. You will hear from an owner — not a call center — and we will tell you honestly whether a cash sale fits your situation.
This page is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, tenancy, and code matters have their own rules — consult a licensed Illinois professional about your specific situation.
Resources
Keep reading
Short, practical guides to the decisions around this situation.
- Understand cash offers
What a cash offer is — and what it is not
The honest tradeoff between speed, certainty, and the last dollar on a Chicagoland sale.
Read more - Foreclosure
The Illinois foreclosure timeline, explained
Judicial foreclosure, the redemption period, and where a cash sale can still stop the clock.
Read more - Inherited property
Selling an inherited Chicago home
Probate, multiple heirs, and a house full of belongings — a practical path through it.
Read more
Where we buy
Chicagoland, block by block
We buy across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. If your ZIP is nearby, call — we will tell you honestly whether we can help.
Chicago
Chicago — North Side
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Chicago — West Side
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Chicago — South Side
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Near suburbs
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Other situations
Not quite your case?
Most sellers are dealing with more than one thing at once. Start with whichever is loudest.
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Facing foreclosure
Stop the clock with a cash close before the sheriff sale — or exit cleanly if the auction is already scheduled.
Inherited a home
Settle the estate without managing repairs, showings, or a house full of belongings.
Divorce or separation
Divide the marital home quickly, privately, and without a listing that drags on for months.
Straight answers, local owners
Sell your relocation property without the extra work.
Send the address and your timeline. We will follow up, walk the property, and put a written cash offer in front of you within 24 hours.
“The person on this page is the person who answers the phone.”