{"id":66527,"date":"2026-01-27T09:45:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T17:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=66527"},"modified":"2026-01-27T09:45:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T17:45:33","slug":"selling-a-house-as-is-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-as-is-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2018As Is\u2019 in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to sell a house \u201cas is\u201d in Chicago? Whether you\u2019ve got a fixer-upper in Portage Park or recently inherited a relative\u2019s home in Lincoln Square, sometimes the goal is to skip repairs, get a fair offer, and move on quickly.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost of the homes I see as-is either are places that need a lot of work, where tenants have been living in for a long, long time, or places where the roof needs to be replaced, the plumbing doesn\u2019t work \u2014 things like that,\u201d says Santiago Valdez<\/a>, a top-performing Chicago real estate agent with over 24 years of experience.<\/p>\n

However, selling a house \u201cas is\u201d usually means accepting a lower offer, and it doesn\u2019t always prevent buyers from trying to negotiate savings. In this article, we\u2019ll break down how to sell a house as-is in Chicago, your options for getting an offer, and what to expect from the process.

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Fast facts about selling a house \u2018as is\u2019 in Chicago<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median sales price in Chicago<\/td>\n$360,000<\/a> (November 2025)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market (DOM) for Chicago<\/td>\n31 days<\/a> (November 2025)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disclosures<\/td>\nIllinois law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Residential Real Property Disclosure Report<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MLS has a field to mark a listing \u201cas is\u201d?<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is a real estate attorney required?<\/td>\nReal estate attorneys are not<\/a> considered essential for closing in Chicago<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate transfer taxes?<\/td>\n$5.25 for every $500<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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What is \u2018as is\u2019 condition in real estate?<\/h2>\n

\u201cAs is\u201d is a type of home sale in which it\u2019s understood by all parties that no improvements will be made to the property. When selling a house \u201cas is,\u201d the seller chooses not to entertain buyers’ requests to complete specific repairs or provide a credit for fixes.<\/p>\n

An as-is sale may also indicate that the functionality and longevity of certain components of the home are not guaranteed, such as a leaky roof or a stove that\u2019s on its last legs.<\/p>\n

When selling a house \u201cas is,\u201d the general condition of the property and its amenities should already be accounted for in the purchase price of the home to the best of the seller\u2019s knowledge.

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Which types of homes are sold \u2018as is\u2019?<\/h2>\n

Homes that are sold \u201cas is\u201d often need a fair amount of work or may be cosmetically outdated. It\u2019s not a label you\u2019re likely to put on a listing in pristine, move-in-ready<\/a> condition.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs is\u201d sales often attract investors searching for their next flip or buyers seeking a good bargain, perhaps on a home that\u2019s in a great location with lots of potential for improvement.

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What problems do you have to disclose in Illinois?<\/h2>\n

If you choose to sell a house \u201cas is\u201d in Chicago, it doesn\u2019t mean just sweeping any known problems with the property under the rug.<\/p>\n

All Illinois sellers are required to complete the Residential Real Property Disclosure Report<\/a>. A good time to do so is prior to listing your home or requesting an offer, so that you know it\u2019s taken care of.<\/p>\n

According to the document, \u201cThe seller shall disclose material defects of which the seller has actual knowledge,\u201d meaning you are legally required to provide information about conditions that could substantially affect the property\u2019s value or safety.<\/p>\n

The form will walk you through documenting what you know about the property\u2019s overall condition, including the presence of any lead paint, structural damage from past termite infestations, and any known material defects.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf it’s a residential property, you have to disclose anything that you think would be a material defect. A material defect is something that would affect the value, the health, or the safety of the next owner,\u201d says Valdez. \u201cIn Chicago, we have a lot of very old properties. So, for a 1920 house, it’s not unusual for it to have cracks in the foundation here and there, or maybe peeling areas of paint, or just different things that older houses have.\u201d<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also be prompted to fill out information about:<\/p>\n