No repairs. No cleaning. No renovations. We buy houses in many conditions - from minor cosmetic issues to major structural damage. Request a fair cash offer review after property and title facts are checked.
Get My Free Cash OfferNo repairs, no cleaning, no inspections. Sell Chicago Properties purchases homes in any condition throughout Chicagoland. We handle everything from fire damage and foundation problems to hoarding situations and code violations. You get a fair cash offer, close on your schedule, and walk away without spending a dollar on fixes.
Get Your Free Cash OfferNo matter what is wrong with your property, we have seen it before and we will buy it. Here are some of the most common conditions we handle.
Smoke, soot, and structural fire damage. We buy properties with partial or complete fire damage.
Flooding, burst pipes, roof leaks, and basement seepage. Mold from water damage included.
Cracks, settling, bowing walls, and shifting foundations. We handle the structural problems.
City of Chicago building code violations, housing court cases, and Department of Buildings fines.
Hazardous materials that require professional remediation. We take on the liability.
Missing shingles, active leaks, sagging decking, and structural roof failure.
Knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized plumbing, old boiler systems, and outdated everything.
Wind, hail, fallen trees, and ice damage. Chicago weather does a number on older homes.
Extreme clutter, debris, and hoarding situations. We handle the entire cleanout after closing.
The conventional wisdom says you should fix up your house before selling. But for many Chicago homeowners, the math simply does not work out.
Spending $40,000 on repairs does not automatically add $40,000 to your sale price. In many cases, especially with major structural or environmental issues, the renovation costs exceed the resulting increase in market value. You end up spending money you will never recoup.
Renovations take months. During that time, you are still paying the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, and utilities on a property you want to sell. A 4-month renovation project can cost $8,000-$12,000 in carrying costs alone before you even list the property.
Finding reliable contractors in Chicago is difficult. Projects go over budget, timelines stretch, and quality varies. A planned 6-week kitchen renovation can easily become a 4-month ordeal with cost overruns, delaying your sale further and adding stress to an already difficult situation.
Foundation problems, fire damage, and mold issues carry a stigma that lingers even after professional repair. Traditional buyers and their home inspectors will flag these issues, and many lenders will not finance a property with a history of major structural damage. You can spend the money and still struggle to sell.
The real cost of selling traditionally: $30,000+ in repairs and updates, $3,000-$8,000 in staging, 5-6% in agent commissions, plus months of carrying costs while your home sits on the market. Add $20,000+ in professional fees for probate, foreclosure defense, tax delinquency, tax deed cases, liens, code violations, or litigation - and you could spend $80,000+ before you see a dime. Selling as-is puts that money in your pocket instead.
Our process is designed for simplicity. We do the work so you don't have to.
Call us at (312) 771-8835 or fill out the form below. Describe the condition honestly. We have seen every possible issue a house can have, and nothing surprises us. There is no judgment and no pressure. We just want to understand what you are dealing with.
Our team evaluates the property based on its current condition, location, lot size, and comparable sales in the area. We present a fair cash offer after property and title facts are checked. There are no repair estimates for you to obtain, no inspection contingencies, and no appraisal requirements. Our offer is based on what the property is worth right now.
Accept our offer and pick your closing date. We can close when title and closing requirements are ready or wait as long as you need. There are no bank approvals to wait for, no appraisals to schedule, and no financing that could fall through. You walk away with cash and leave the property behind.
Before you consider fixing up your property, take a look at what these repairs actually cost in the Chicago market. These are average ranges based on local contractor pricing.
Crack sealing, underpinning, wall stabilization
Full tear-off and new installation
Extraction, drying, structural repair
Testing, containment, removal, prevention
Panel upgrade, knob-and-tube replacement
Structural rebuild, smoke remediation
Why spend this money when you can sell as-is and let us handle it? Your time, energy, and capital are better spent on your next chapter.
Skip the Repairs - Get My OfferYes. We have bought houses with fire damage, extensive water damage, foundation problems, mold issues, hoarding situations, code violations, and more. We have the resources and experience to handle any condition. There is no property too far gone for us to consider. If the lot has value, the house has value to us.
Absolutely. We evaluate every property based on its location, lot size, comparable sales in the neighborhood, and the actual cost of needed repairs. Our offers reflect fair market value minus repair costs, which is exactly what you would receive selling traditionally, except without the hassle, months of waiting, and uncertainty of whether a buyer's financing will come through.
We handle code violations regularly. Whether it is building code violations, active housing court cases, or accumulated fines from the Chicago Department of Buildings, we can buy your property and take full responsibility for resolving these issues after closing. Code violations are one of the most common reasons sellers come to us, because traditional buyers and their lenders will not touch properties with open violations.
No. Leave everything behind: furniture, appliances, personal items, junk, anything you do not want. We handle the entire cleanout after closing. Just take the belongings that matter to you and leave the rest to us. This is especially helpful for hoarding situations, inherited properties, or any case where the cleanout itself feels overwhelming.
That is perfectly fine. We do our own evaluation and never rely on you to identify every issue. Our experienced team inspects the property, and our offer accounts for both known and potential issues. There are no surprises after closing. We accept the property as-is, period.
We can close when title and closing requirements are ready. Since we pay cash and buy as-is, there is no waiting for bank approvals, appraisals, or inspections. Most of our as-is purchases close within 10 to 21 days, but we can move faster or slower depending on your needs.
We buy houses in any condition -- no cleaning, no fixing, no inspections required.
Get Your Free EstimateImportant role note: This content is general property-sale information, not legal, tax, financial, appraisal, or brokerage advice. Sell Chicago Properties is investor-led and is not a law firm or brokerage. For property-specific questions, call (312) 771-8835 or submit a property review form; legal, tax, court, title, or probate decisions should be reviewed with independent professionals.
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No matter the condition, we'll make you a fair cash offer. No repairs, no cleaning, no hassle.