Chicago Title Insurance Company always recommends you use a real estate agent to market and qualify purchasers in the sale of your home, but since you have decided to sell your home on your own, we would be pleased to assist you with professional title, escrow and closing services. There are many federal and state requirements related to the sale of real estate; make sure you understand them. Chicago Title does not offer legal advice, or any other advice concerning the preparation of real estate contracts.

Upon receipt of the fully executed Real Estate Contract, earnest money payable to Chicago Title (if you would like us to hold it in our insured escrow account), Information Worksheet, Financing Addendum, and Seller and Lead Paint Disclosures, we will open a title insurance file and begin our search. Although it is not required, it is appreciated if you would please remember to bring a copy of your prior title insurance policy (except if issued by Chicago Title) as it will assist in the search process. You can expect your title insurance commitment to be ready within three business days, unless there are complications found in the search. We will be pleased to answer any questions you have throughout the transaction, with the exception of those that must be referred to legal counsel, or a real estate agent.