Amanda Cruz Realtor Services

Realtor · Chicago, Illinois

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Here is what working with Amanda B Cruz in Chicago typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

For home buyers

First buyer meeting

A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Chicago and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Showings in Chicago

Scheduling private tours, previewing listings and flagging issues worth a closer look.

Writing and negotiating offers

Pricing an offer from recent nearby sales and negotiating repairs, credits and timelines.

Contract-to-close management

Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.

Selling a home

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Chicago home.

Getting the home market-ready

Staging suggestions, small fixes and scheduling professional photos.

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

From showing to sold

Feedback after showings, multiple-offer handling and closing coordination.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under Illinois rules.

Typical costs on a Chicago home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $334,030. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $334K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$8,351–$10,021
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$6,681–$10,021
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$6,681–$16,702
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Chicago

Oak Park, IL7.3 mi · $487K Berwyn, IL7.4 mi · $321K La Grange, IL12 mi · $674K Evanston, IL13 mi · $493K Skokie, IL13 mi · $433K Elmhurst, IL15 mi · $642K Willowbrook, IL16 mi · $325K Glenview, IL17 mi · $698K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Illinois?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does Amanda B Cruz work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Amanda B Cruz handles dual agency or designated agency under Illinois law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.