Selling a home with a real estate attorney for sellers who keeps it simple
Start Confident, Finish Confident
Selling a house should feel like a win, not a worry. With a real estate attorney for sellers, we review your contract early, map deadlines, and coordinate with your agent, lender, and the title team so nothing slips. The Law Offices of Jeffrey Sell serves Will, DuPage, Kane, and Cook Counties, giving you one steady point of contact from attorney review to closing day.
Before You Sign, Or Right After
When an offer lands, we check the details and shape the terms to fit your plans. During attorney review we tighten language, set clear limits on inspection demands, and align timing with your move. FSBO or listed, we keep the deal clean and moving.
Protecting Sellers During The Transaction
Title and survey, disclosures, HOA and condo packets, every piece matters. We order title, clear payoffs or old liens, and prepare the disclosures Illinois requires so you are compliant and protected in Will, DuPage, Kane, and Cook. After inspection, we respond to requests with practical solutions, often using credits that keep your net strong and your calendar intact.
What Closing Day Looks Like
Many Illinois sellers pre-sign and skip the table, but we can join you in person if you prefer. We verify final figures, confirm taxes and commissions, and make sure your mortgage is paid off and your net proceeds arrive by wire or check. You sign the deed and seller documents, hand off keys, and walk away confident the paperwork is right.
For Sale By Owner Support
No listing agent, no problem. We draft the purchase agreement, manage disclosures, coordinate with the buyer or their attorney, and schedule the title company so your FSBO sale feels professional from start to finish. Many owners choose us for clear communication and straight answers.
After Closing Support
Questions pop up after the move. We confirm recording, provide copies for your records, and answer follow-ups about tax prorations or association items. Many sellers return to The Law Offices of Jeffrey Sell to update a will or trust after proceeds arrive.
Answers For Illinois Home Sellers
Do I need my own attorney to sell a house in Illinois
It is strongly recommended because only an attorney can give legal advice about your risks and obligations. We protect your interests on price adjustments, inspection requests, and deed and payoff details. Having counsel helps you avoid costly mistakes and delays.
What disclosures do Illinois sellers have to provide
Sellers typically complete the Residential Real Property Disclosure and, if applicable, Lead-Based Paint forms. Condo or HOA properties require a 22.1 or similar packet with bylaws and paid assessment letters. We guide you line by line so you stay compliant without oversharing.
Who pays what at closing in Chicagoland
Sellers usually pay the owner's title policy, state and county transfer taxes, any local transfer stamps, and broker commissions if listed. Buyers usually cover the loan policy, appraisal, recording, and their attorney. We review the settlement statement so charges match custom and agreement.
What happens if the buyer's inspection finds issues
We help you weigh repair versus credit and document any agreement clearly. If the contract allows and the gap is too large, we can help you end the deal properly and relist. Our goal is to keep momentum while protecting your net.
Can you help if I am selling a tenant-occupied or investment property
Yes, we address estoppels, security deposit transfers, and proper notices to tenants. We also coordinate with 1031 intermediaries if you plan a like-kind exchange. The plan is built around your timeline and cash flow needs.
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New York, NY 10111
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