Sell Your Pre-Foreclosure House Fast in Illinois
Illinois is a judicial foreclosure state with some of the longest timelines in the country — the process begins with a lis pendens filing and a mortgage foreclosure complaint in the county Circuit Court under 735 ILCS 5/15-1101, and from filing to confirmed sale routinely takes 12 to 30 months, particularly in Cook County where court backlogs are significant. Illinois also provides a 7-month redemption period after entry of the foreclosure judgment (or 3 months if the lender waives a deficiency judgment), meaning homeowners may still have time to sell even after a judgment is entered. From Chicago to Rockford to Springfield, we close pre-foreclosure purchases in as few as 14 days — often the clearest path out of a situation that Illinois courts will take years to fully resolve.
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- Close in 7 days or on your schedule
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- We pay all closing costs
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Pre-Foreclosure in Illinois — FAQ
A NOD is the official start of the foreclosure process. Timelines vary by state — from as few as 30 days in some states to 6+ months in others. We'll tell you exactly where you stand.
Yes. During pre-foreclosure you still own the property and control the sale. You can negotiate terms and keep equity. After the auction you have nothing.
Yes. Once we close, the lender is paid off and the foreclosure is stopped permanently.
The missed payments do. But a foreclosure completion is far more damaging. Selling before the auction date significantly limits the credit impact.
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