Finding The One
Congratulations on starting your home search!
Below are resources to help aid in starting your search. We recommend you read through them before your Tour Day — it will cover what to expect during a showing, things to notice, & much more.
Happy hunting!
Getting Started
- Starting Your Search – an overview on how to kickstart your search
- Working with an Agent – learn about the role of an agent, & their responsibilities to you
- Timing Your Home Purchase – some pointers if you are coordinating a home sale & a home purchase
- Going on Showings – tips for a successful showing
- Our Favorite Search Tools – our recommended online tools to help guide your search
- Financing Your Purchase – an introduction to loans & monthly payments, plus a Q+A with our trusted lender
- Closing Costs – what to expect when budgeting for closing costs
Deep Dive: Chicago Real Estate
If you’re buying a home in Chicago, you’ll find these resources especially helpful!
- Chicago Building Types – a breakdown of Chicago’s many building types
- Homeowner’s Associations – everything you need to know about navigating an HOA
- Interiors & Exteriors – things to look for as you begin looking at properties
- New Construction – a guide to all things new construction
