Sell your Illinois home without a realtor — or their commission.
Get your listing on your local MLS, AI-guided pricing from Tanner, and a licensed Illinois broker to keep you compliant — from listing to closing, for a flat fee.
Built for how homes actually sell in Illinois.
Illinois has its own rules. Biddlee is built around those specifics — not a generic national template.
Local MLS exposure
Your listing goes on your local Illinois MLS, syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com.
Closing guidance
Illinois doesn't statutorily require an attorney at closing, but attorney involvement is effectively universal in practice — the standard purchase contract includes an attorney review clause, and the Illinois State Bar Association treats real estate closings as the practice of law.
Disclosure guardrails
Illinois mandates detailed seller disclosures. Tanner AI flags what applies to your specific property.
Flat-fee pricing
Pay $99–$399 instead of the 5–6% commission typical on a Illinois sale.
How it works in Illinois.
Enter your address
We identify your local MLS and pull comparable sales in your area.
Create your listing
Guided pricing, photos, and Illinois-specific disclosures.
Go live on your local MLS
Listed through a licensed Illinois broker, syndicated to major buyer-facing sites.
Review offers and close
Compare offers with AI support, then close according to Illinois's requirements.
Keep more of your Illinois home equity.
The statewide median sale price is around $280,000. Here’s what selling actually costs, commission included.
*Statewide median price and tax figures shown for illustration; rates, local surcharges, and thresholds vary by municipality and county and can change. Verify exact figures for your address before listing.
What Illinois law actually requires.
A few things are non-negotiable when you sell in Illinois. Tanner walks you through each one for your specific property.
| Requirement | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Residential Real Property Disclosure | Mandatory under the Illinois Residential Real Property Disclosure Act, covering known material defects and conditions. |
| Attorney review period | The standard Illinois purchase contract includes an attorney review period after signing, during which either party's attorney may modify or cancel the agreement. |
| Lead paint disclosure | Required for homes built before 1978, per federal law. |
| Attorney involvement | Not legally mandated by statute, but virtually universal in practice — the Illinois State Bar Association treats closings as the practice of law. |
| Transfer tax | $0.75 per $500 of sale price at the state and county level statewide; Chicago adds a substantially higher municipal transfer tax on top. |
Rates and requirements vary by municipality and county and can change. Verify current figures and requirements for your specific property with a Illinois real estate attorney before listing.
Active across Illinois.
Biddlee lists Illinois sellers on local Illinois MLS regardless of town — including these markets we see the most sellers from.
Simple, transparent pricing for Illinois sellers.
Choose how much support you want — every plan includes local Illinois MLS listing through a licensed Illinois broker.
Illinois seller questions.
Can I sell my house without a realtor in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois doesn't require a seller to use a real estate agent, though attorney involvement is effectively universal at closing — the standard contract includes an attorney review period. Biddlee connects you with a licensed broker to list on your local Illinois MLS, so your home reaches Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com.
Is Illinois a disclosure state for home sellers?
Yes. The Illinois Residential Real Property Disclosure Act requires sellers to complete a detailed disclosure form covering known material defects and conditions.
Do I need an attorney to sell a house in Illinois?
Not by statute, but in practice, yes — virtually every Illinois real estate closing involves attorneys, and the standard purchase contract includes an attorney review period after signing.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Illinois without an agent?
With Biddlee, Illinois sellers pay a flat $99–$399 depending on plan, plus a 0.25% compliance fee at sale, instead of a typical 5–6% listing commission. You'll also pay the state and county transfer tax at closing ($0.75 per $500 of sale price) — Chicago sellers should budget for a substantially higher municipal transfer tax on top.
What MLS does Biddlee use in Illinois?
Illinois is served by several regional MLS systems depending on where your property is located. Biddlee lists you on your local MLS through a licensed partner broker, with syndication to Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com.
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