A closing date feels final when it is written into the real estate contract. Unfortunately, anyone who has been through enough Chicagoland closings knows the truth: the closing date is often more like a target than a guarantee. Most buyers and sellers assume that once the contract is signed, everyone simply works toward the closing date and the deal closes on time. Sometimes that happens. But in many residential real estate transactions, the closing date gets pushed back because one piece of the process is not ready. That does not always mean the deal is falling apart. But it does mean the parties need to understand what is causing the…
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FSBO Sellers: Finding a Buyer Is Not the Finish Line
FSBO Sellers: Finding a Buyer Is Not the Finish Line For many FSBO sellers, the biggest concern is simple: finding a buyer. That makes sense. If you are selling without a listing agent, you are likely thinking about pricing, photos, showings, online exposure, buyer interest, and whether someone will actually make an offer. But once a buyer appears, many sellers make a dangerous assumption. They assume the hard part is over. In reality, finding the buyer is only the first major step. The transaction still has to make it from contract to closing. That is where many FSBO sellers run into problems. A Signed Contract Is Not the Same Thing…
