Plan your home sale in the southwest suburbs.

Start with your move

Write down your preferred move date and what needs to happen first. Are you buying another home, relocating, or selling an investment? Will someone remain in the property during showings? Share scheduling constraints and whether your timing is flexible. These details help frame the conversation before you choose an asking price or a launch date.

Gather the home’s facts

Have the address, property type, bedroom and bathroom count, and approximate size ready. Note how you obtained the size and flag anything uncertain. Describe parking, occupancy, recent improvements, and known condition issues. Keep invoices, permits, appliance information, and warranties available when you have them.

• Identify items you expect to include or exclude from the sale.
• If there is an association, have the contact details and available fee information ready.
• Gather records for the discussion rather than uploading sensitive documents into the website form.

Discuss the evidence behind the price

An asking price should reflect the property and the relevant market. NAR describes size, location, amenities, condition, and comparable properties as inputs to a pricing discussion. Ask which nearby sales are genuinely comparable, what competing homes are offering, and how differences in condition or features affect the comparison.

• A citywide average is not a property-specific valuation.
• Explain your timeline and any price you have in mind.
• Ask what information still needs verification before relying on a suggested price.

Choose preparation work deliberately

Before starting a major project, discuss the work, cost, and timing. NAR recommends obtaining estimates for significant repairs and gathering manuals or warranties for systems and appliances that will remain. Cleaning, decluttering, and improving presentation are also useful topics for your preparation plan. Decide what fits your property after reviewing its condition and competition.

• Ask your broker and attorney which disclosures and local transfer requirements apply.
• Check requirements for the property’s municipality rather than assuming nearby suburbs use the same process.
• Set showing arrangements and keep personal documents and valuables out of view.