Selling a house can be a major headache. Here in Joliet, IL and surrounding areas, dealing with agents and attorneys is hard enough on its own. But when it comes at the worst possible time after the death of a loved one, that trouble is intensified greatly. What can you do to get rid of a property quickly and easily after you’re left with a family member’s house that you don’t want?
Traditional method
Generally when left a property as an inheritance, you’ll begin by filing for probate with an attorney. This is made much easier if the deceased had a written Will stating clearly who is being left the house, not always the case. Probate opens the process for others with interests or debts due to make claims against the house or the value of the estate. In the meantime, you and your family have the task of cleaning out the property. Real estate agents want it cleared out and ready to show so they can make the most of that 6% commission. But who’s going to take all this stuff when you don’t have time to deal with it and just want the house sold.
Sell Your Property Quickly
Probate can take months. And in many cases the house is the most valuable part of the estate. Selling your property directly to a professional home buyer can be a much faster process than cleaning it out completely and then waiting on market with a real estate agent hoping a buyer comes along. With a cash buyer like JCH Properties, there is no need to clean out your house because we take the property as-is. Just take a day to go through and pick out everything you want and leave the rest of it to us. And even with other beneficiaries involved, JCH Properties works with expert title companies and can buy the house without having to clear probate. Beneficiaries all sign off on the sale and receive proceeds checks directly from our purchase. We can even complete the sale if there is no written Will. So long as all parties are in agreement to sell, we’ve bought houses fast without probate. For the remaining part of the estate like bank accounts and life insurance, we partner with experienced attorneys who can wrap up the remainder of the estate business for you after the house is sold and you have those proceeds in hand.
Maximize your offer amount
But what if fast cash just isn’t enough to split with everyone? Of course a fast cash offer will need to discount from the maximum market value and price in the condition and cleanout needed, plus account for all the repairs that have been lingering for years. This is where JCH Properties is unique among local Joliet cash buyers. We don’t have one “take it or leave it” cash offer. Most house buying companies just assume the worst and price it into the single cash offer. That single offer can be way less than you need. We make up to three possible offers depending on your timeframe and flexibility. With a vacant property, we can often get the access we need to thoroughly assess the condition with an inspection, estimate repairs, and nail down the value to lessen our risk and pass more money to you as the seller.
If you are one of the many sellers considering how to quickly sell your inherited Joliet house, or any house in the surrounding areas of Will, Kendall, Grundy, or Dupage Counties, be sure to explore all of your possible options and find the one that is right for you. JCH Properties can help you simplify the selling process. Reach out today to find out how. 815-267-6563