When you purchase a home in Illinois, it is likely that you will utilize the services of a number of professionals including:

An attorney   In Illinois, REALTORS® cannot give legal advice.  Therefore, with few exceptions, homebuyers and sellers have attorneys represent them.  (Our standard purchase contract provides for buyer’s and seller’s attorney approval.)  The seller’s attorney is responsible for preparing most of the legal documentation, including a deed, and a buyer’s attorney checks over all the documentation, including the condition of title, to make sure the buyer is getting what he is contracting for.

A lender   Unless you are paying all cash for a property, you’ll need mortgage financing from a reputable, competitive lender.  We’re happy to shop rates and service for you and provide recommendations.

A home inspector  Most purchasers will not want to rely on their own judgment and observation when making a major purchase such as a home. An inspector is typically hired to check over everything in detail (crawl spaces, attics, mechanical components, plumbing, foundation, signs of leakage, included appliances, etc.) so you’ll know exactly what you are buying.

An insurance company  It’s obviously important to have homeowner’s insurance in place prior to closing on a home purchase (If you are getting a mortgage, your lender will require it.). 

Others   These are not typical, but depending on your specific situation and/or the condition of the home you are purchasing, you may want or need other service providers such as pest inspectors, radon inspectors, structural engineers, HVAC contractors, roofers, etc.

We can help you!  We've been in business in this area for over 35 years and can objectively recommend high quality, experienced professionals in all the categories listed above plus any others you may need. (We typically suggest three of each for you to choose from.)  Neither your agent nor Century 21 Kreuser and Seiler, Ltd. benefits from whom you choose.  Our only interest in the same as yours:  Let’s get someone who knows what they are doing so you get the best possible advice and service.

And after you move in, feel free to call us for recommendations of painters, plumbers, HVAC contractors, handymen, or just about anyone else.  We're happy to let you know what we know!  Please contact any agent you know in our office, or for an agent recommendation, please click here.