Sell Old House Quickly
Do you need to sell an old house quickly? Chicago has tens of thousands of old houses. The flipping craze has been popularized on television shows highlighting some of Chicago’s best architecture in need of modernization. But most people simply don’t have the money to drop hundreds of thousands of dollars into a home reno. So, what do you do if you own an older unlivable home taking up a Chicago lot?
For many homeowners, the thought of selling an old home quickly is a fantasy. But did you know you can sell your house as-is quickly and for cash? In this article we’ll talk about how you can get cash for your home. Yes, cash for an older home regardless of condition. Do you have an abandoned Chicago property for sale? Do you own an older inherited home? Do you need to sell your gutted house mid-reno?
It’s a scary thought owning a piece of property you think is unsellable. But the fact is that your single-family home, mixed-use property, vacant Chicago lot, and rental property can be sold for cash.
Curious? Here are the details.
Can I really sell my older house for cash?
Can I really sell my older house for cash? Many people don’t realize that a costly older home can be sold for cash. Chicago has a long history of housing booms. The late 1800s. The early 1900s to 1930s. Post WWII. These were all housing booms brought on by Chicago’s industrial and agriculture history. Each style of architecture is a historical chart of the Windy Cities past. Take for example the quintessential Chicago brownstone. These multi-family rental properties were quickly built to provide homes for thousands of immigrants flooding into the city for job. From these came the worker’s cottage which was often the first home ownership for many factory workers. 2- and 3-flat houses were a way for someone to own a home and provide rental space in the upstairs an attic space.
Chicago’s history can quickly be unraveled through its architecture. However, with nearly 150 years of older homes for sale in Chicago you can imagine how many junk houses rest alone on their lots. Have you inherited an older home that has been in your family for generations? Is your older home abandoned in Chicago? Are you afraid of the liability of your older home due to pests, curious kids, or squatters?
URB Chicago buys older homes regardless of condition. We provide as-is cash offers on homes in Chicago. Contact URB Chicago and we can provide you a cash offer on older homes in as fast as 24 hours.
How quick can I sell my older home?
How quick can I sell my older home? With a housing market that fluctuates like the weather, selling an older home can be scary. After all, a realtor will have you stage your home. You will need to create curb appeal. You’ll need to repair damage. And on top of it, an older home can sometimes be a hard sell.
Cost aside, an older home can sit on the market for months before receiving an offer. And that offer is contingent upon mortgage approval which can delay the process.
URB Chicago offers an alternative to working with a realtor. Instead of months, URB Chicago can provide you a cash offer on your older home in as fast as 24 hours. For many homeowners, once that offer is accepted, we can close in as fast as 7 business days. Yes! You did read that right. It’s possible to have cash for your older house for sale in as fast as two weeks from the time you contact URB Chicago.
How does a cash offer for my older home work?
How does a cash offer for my home work? The difference between selling your house with a realtor and a cash buyer like URB Chicago is the money. URB Chicago offers cash for houses and has the cash on hand. One of the challenges of selling a house with a realtor is that the offer from a buyer is contingent upon a lender’s approval. The lending process is fraught with bureaucracy that is inefficient, uncomfortable, and takes a lot of time. In the end, the lender still may never get the loan. The home seller is then stuck relisting their home.
URB Chicago provides a fair market cash offer on homes in any condition. That means we have the cash available to buy your house when we make the cash offer.
Additionally, URB Chicago doesn’t have the sale contingencies you face with a realtor. We buy houses as-is. As-is means that you don’t need to repair water damage or burst pipes. A common winter problem with older homes in Chicago. Buying as-is means you don’t need to worry about updating electrical work. You don’t need to fix wall damage. And your property doesn’t need to have curb appeal. Our as-is cash offers are for the house in its current condition.
Our professional real estate team specialize in Chicago’s southside and westside neighborhoods. That is how we can provide cash offers on houses in as fast as 24 hours. Having cash and eliminating the middle man (lenders) is how we can close on houses in as fast as 7 business days.
URB Chicago has been buying distressed homes in Chicago since the 1980s. Our process is smooth, comfortable, and easy.
Contact URB Chicago to sell your older house quickly
To Sell Old House Quickly in Chicago, Contact URB
Contact URB Chicago to sell your older house quickly. You can call URB Chicago or fill out our easy online contact form. Once you contact us, we will quickly be in touch to get all of the information needed to provide a cash offer on your house.
Just imagine, cash for your old Chicago home in as fast as two weeks. Cash for your home as-is. Now realtor commissions. No maintenance fees. No taxes. URB Chicago will pay cash for your house in any condition. Contact URB Chicago today to get your cash offer and sell your old house quickly.