Facing a Sheriff’s Sale in Will County, IL? What Happens and What You Can Still Do

A sheriff’s sale isn’t the last step. The Will County Sheriff’s Office says every foreclosure sale is subject to court confirmation, and ownership doesn’t change until a judge signs an order. Call an attorney or housing counselor now.

Last reviewed: October 2026, by Brad Esposito

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Who's writing this guide?

I’m Brad Esposito with Family Property Buyers in St. Charles. If a sale date is set on your house, the first call is to an attorney or a housing counselor, not to me. Here’s what I’d want you to know.

Which question brought you here?

When are sheriff’s sales held in Will County?
Do I lose my house the day of the sheriff’s sale?
How do I find my sale date in Will County?
Can I sell my house before the sheriff’s sale?
Who can help me for free?

How does a Will County sheriff’s sale work?

The Sheriff’s Office acts as the court’s auctioneer for foreclosure sales. Its Foreclosure Sale Information page says sales are held every Thursday, except holidays, at 12:00 p.m. at the Will County Courthouse, 100 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Bidders register before the sale, bring certified funds for 10% of the bid, and pay the balance within 24 hours.

Confirm the time and room for your case with the Foreclosure Section at 815-727-8601 or [email protected].

How is your sale date set?

The Sheriff’s FAQ page says a sale date is set by the court’s auctioneer after it receives a certified copy of the Judgment of Foreclosure. The Upcoming Sales List shows scheduled sales. The FAQ says everything else comes from the plaintiff’s attorney or the public court file, which the Will County Circuit Clerk keeps.

What does subject to confirmation mean for you?

The Sheriff’s Office says sales are subject to confirmation by the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court, and ownership doesn’t change until a confirmation hearing is held and a judge signs an order. What rights you still have before or at that hearing depends on your case. Only an attorney can tell you that. Will County civil cases are heard at the Will County Courthouse, 100 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

Who helps for free?

A HUD-approved housing counselor can review your options and talk to your lender at no cost. Illinois Legal Aid Online explains Illinois foreclosure and lists legal help. Call now. Time matters once a sale date is set.

Can you still sell before the sale?

Sometimes, if a closing can happen first. A sale can pay off the loan at closing, and the title company confirms the payoff. Your attorney can talk to the lender’s attorney about the sale date. Talking with me doesn’t pause or stop the foreclosure case or the sale. Keep working with your counselor and your attorney.

What if selling is the cleaner path?

If you decide to sell, the house can stay as it is.

We buy as-is: no showings, no repairs needed. Selling directly to us means you don’t list with an agent.

We can often cover closing costs. Every cost explained up front, before you sign anything.

How do you check out any cash buyer before you sign?

Get the offer in writing. It should show the price and who pays which costs.
Read the whole contract. Ask about any line you don’t understand before you sign.
Have your own attorney. An Illinois real estate attorney can review the contract for you.
Check that the business is registered. You can look it up on the Illinois Secretary of State business search.
Don’t pay upfront fees. You shouldn’t have to pay anyone just to sell your house.
Ask about your right to cancel. Illinois law gives owners behind on a mortgage or taxes extra protections in some sales. An attorney can tell you what applies to you.

This is general information, not legal advice. Talk to an Illinois attorney about your situation.

What happens if you reach out to us?

Tell me about the house. Use the form, call or text (331) 422-3828, or email [email protected].
We look at the house together, in person or by phone.
You get a written cash offer within 24 hours of our first visit or meeting. There’s no obligation. Show it to your attorney or family before you decide.
If you say yes, we close on your timeline.

What do Will County owners ask about a sheriff’s sale?

When are sheriff’s sales held in Will County?

Thursdays at 12:00 p.m., except holidays, at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet, per the Sheriff’s foreclosure page. Confirm your case’s date and room with the Foreclosure Section at 815-727-8601.

Do I lose my house the day of the sheriff’s sale?

Not that day. The Sheriff’s Office says ownership doesn’t change until a confirmation hearing and a judge’s order. Talk to an attorney about your rights before that hearing.

How do I find my sale date in Will County?

Check the Will County Sheriff’s Upcoming Sales List. The plaintiff’s attorney and the public court file have the other details.

Can I sell my house before the sheriff’s sale?

Sometimes, if a closing can happen first. The loan is usually paid from the sale at closing. Your attorney can talk to the lender’s attorney about timing.

Who can help me for free?

A HUD-approved housing counselor. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s online tool finds one by ZIP code. Illinois Legal Aid Online lists legal help.