We Buy Houses in Lombard, IL

Who's writing this guide?

I’m Brad Esposito with Family Property Buyers in St. Charles. If you’re weighing a sale of a Lombard house, here are the Village and county steps in plain terms. I buy houses directly from owners, in any condition, including 2 to 4 unit buildings. You get a written cash offer within 24 hours of our first visit or meeting, and we close on your timeline. If listing with an agent would net you more, I’ll say so.

Which question brought you here?

• Do you buy houses in Lombard?
• Does Lombard require a transfer stamp?
• How do I schedule a final water reading in Lombard?
• Do I have to pay my Lombard water bill at closing?
• How fast can I get an offer?

Does Lombard charge a transfer tax?

No. The Village’s FAQ says neither transfer stamps nor transfer taxes apply to the sale of real estate in Lombard, and its water billing page repeats that the Village doesn’t have transfer stamps. State and DuPage County transfer taxes are a separate matter that your closing attorney or title company handles at closing. Ask them what applies to your sale.

How do I get a final water reading in Lombard?

Lombard bills water and sewer itself. When you move out, you fill out the Move Out of Lombard form on the Village’s WaterSmart portal (water billing page). The Village’s water FAQ asks for ample notice for the final reading (a week is preferred) and the new owner’s name so it can be added to the account. If you reach voicemail, leave the moving date and the new owner’s information. Questions go to Water Billing at (630) 620-5920.

Do I have to pay the final water bill at closing?

Not in Lombard. The Village’s water billing page says it doesn’t require the final bill to be paid at closing, and you can pay it within 30 days of moving out. That’s different from towns that hold back the sale until every Village account is current.

Who handles my property taxes and deed?

DuPage County, not the Village. The DuPage County Treasurer collects property taxes and runs the annual tax sale, the county’s township assessor directory shows which township assessor values your parcel, and the DuPage County Recorder’s FAQ lists what it needs to record a deed. If you’re behind on taxes, our DuPage tax sale guide walks through this year’s dates.

Do you buy 2 to 4 unit buildings in Lombard?

Yes. We buy 2 to 4 unit buildings as well as single-family houses, as-is. If the building has tenants, tell me about the leases when we talk, and talk to an Illinois attorney about what the leases require before you sign anything.

Should I sell to you or list with an agent?

Here’s an honest comparison:

• Listing usually wins when the house is in good shape, you have time, and you want the highest possible price.
• Selling to us may fit when the house needs work you don’t want to do, you’re behind on payments, or you need a set closing date.
• Costs. Selling directly to us means you don’t list with an agent, and we can often cover closing costs. We explain every cost up front, before you sign anything.

If listing is the better choice for your house, I’ll tell you.

What happens if you reach out to us?

1. Tell me about the house. Use the form, call or text (331) 422-3828, or email [email protected].
2. We look at the house together, in person or by phone.
3. 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.
4. If you say yes, we close on your timeline.

Who would you be working with?

Family Property Buyers is based in St. Charles. If you want the step-by-step version first, read how it works.

Call or text (331) 422-3828 · [email protected] · 200 W River Dr, St. Charles, IL 60174

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