Selling a condominium in Chicago can feel straightforward at first glance. You list the unit, find a buyer, and move toward closing. In reality, condo sales often involve additional layers of review and approval that don’t come up in single-family transactions. Many of the issues that delay or complicate condo deals are not obvious until the property is already under contract. Over time, certain patterns come up again and again. These are the things many sellers wish they had known before listing. 1. Your Association’s Financial Health Matters Buyers aren’t just purchasing your unit — they are also buying into the condominium association. That means lenders and buyers will often…