Sell Your Vacant House Fast — Get a Cash Offer in 24 Hours

Every month your vacant house sits empty, it costs you money — taxes, insurance, utilities, HOA fees, and vandalism risk. Stop the bleeding. We buy vacant homes as-is, any condition, and close in 48 hours.

✓No repairs or cleaning
✓Cash offer in 24 hours
✓Close in 48 hours
$1.6B+
In Sales
6,379+
Closings
165+
Local Agents
24hr
Offer Guaranteed
20+
Years Experience
The Real Cost of Vacancy

A Vacant House Costs You Every Month

While your house sits empty, the bills keep coming. We make it stop.

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Property Taxes Keep Accruing
Vacant or not, Cook County and Will County tax bills don't pause. You're paying for a property that's earning you nothing.
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Vacant Home Insurance Is Expensive
Standard homeowner's insurance often won't cover a long-vacant property. Specialized vacant home insurance can cost 2–3x normal rates.
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Utilities and Maintenance Never Stop
You still need to heat or winterize the home, keep the lights on, maintain the yard — or face city code violations.
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Vandalism, Squatters, and City Citations
Vacant homes attract problems. One break-in or city inspection could mean thousands in fines, repairs, and legal fees.
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HOA Fines for Vacant Properties
Many Illinois HOAs have strict rules about vacant properties — overgrown lawns, peeling paint, and unmaintained exteriors mean fines.
Why Crosstown

We Make Selling a Vacant House Easy

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Any Condition — We Buy It
Vacant for 1 year or 10 years, we don't care about the condition. Boarded up windows, overgrown yard, broken fixtures — we've seen it all and we still buy.
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No Cleanout Required
Leave everything behind — furniture, appliances, boxes, junk. We handle 100% of the cleanout at zero cost to you.
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Close in 48 Hours or Pick Your Date
Need to close fast? We can close in 48 hours. Need more time to sort out logistics? We work on your schedule.
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Backed by Crosstown Realtors — 165+ Agents
We're not a fly-by-night flipper. Crosstown Realtors has 165+ licensed Illinois agents, $1.6B+ in sales, and deep roots in Chicagoland.
How It Works

3 Steps to Sell Your Vacant House

1
Tell Us About the Property
Answer a few quick questions about your vacant home — address, condition, and your timeline. Takes about 3 minutes.
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Get Your Cash Offer in 24 Hours
Our acquisitions team reviews your home, runs the comps, and delivers a fair written cash offer — no obligation, no pressure.
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Close on Your Schedule
Accept the offer, pick your closing date (as fast as 48 hours), and walk away with cash. No repairs, no showings, no hassle.
Real Sellers. Real Results.

Illinois Homeowners Who Sold Their Vacant Properties

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"My dad's house had been sitting empty for 2 years after he passed. I couldn't bear to deal with it. Crosstown made it incredibly easy — fair offer, fast close, and they handled everything."
Linda R.
Frankfort, IL
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"I relocated to Texas for work and my Illinois house sat vacant for 8 months. The costs were killing me. Crosstown bought it fast and I finally stopped writing checks on a house I didn't live in."
Marcus T.
Orland Park, IL
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you buy vacant houses in Illinois?
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Yes. Crosstown Easy Offer buys vacant homes throughout Illinois — any condition, any situation. Empty for 1 year or 10, we still make an offer within 24 hours.
Does a vacant house affect the cash offer amount?
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Vacancy itself doesn't hurt your offer. Condition and location matter most. A well-maintained vacant home can get the same strong offer as an occupied one. We'll always be transparent about how we calculated the offer.
What if the vacant house has code violations or unpaid fines?
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We buy homes with code violations, open permits, and city citations. We factor them into our offer — they won't stop the sale. In many cases we can close before additional fines accrue.
How fast can you close on a vacant property?
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We can close in as little as 48 hours. Most sellers choose a date that works for their situation — we work completely on your timeline.
Do I need to clean out the vacant house before selling?
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No. Leave anything behind — furniture, appliances, junk accumulated over years. We handle all cleanout at absolutely no cost to you.
Is Crosstown Easy Offer a real company or an iBuyer?
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We're Crosstown Realtors — a licensed Illinois real estate brokerage with 165+ agents and $1.6B+ in sales. We're not an algorithm or an out-of-state iBuyer. We're local, we know the market, and we treat every seller like a neighbor.
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Stop Paying for a House You Don't Live In

Get your cash offer in 24 hours. No repairs. No showings. No cleaning. Close in 48 hours or pick your date.

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🏡 Get Your Cash Offer — Step 1 of 15
Step 1 of 15 — Agent Referral
Are you working with a real estate agent?
If an agent referred you or is helping you, we want to make sure they get credit — regardless of which brokerage they're with.
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Yes — I'm working with an agent
I'll enter their name and brokerage below
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No — I found you on my own
Step 2 of 15 — Property
What's the address of the home you'd like to sell?
We use this to pull public records and run your market analysis.
Step 3 of 15 — Property Type
How is your residence categorized?
Select the option that best describes your property.
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House
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Townhouse or Duplex
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Condo
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Multi-Unit
Step 4 of 15 — Size
How many bedrooms and bathrooms?
Select both to continue.
Bedrooms
1
2
3
4
5+
Bathrooms
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4+
Step 5 of 15 — Basement & Garage
Tell us about your basement and garage.
Select one option for each.
Basement
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Finished basement
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Unfinished basement
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No basement
Garage
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No garage
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1-car garage
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2-car garage
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3+ car garage
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Assigned parking space
Condo / townhome
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Other
Describe in comments
Step 6 of 15 — Mechanicals (1 of 5)
🪟 Tell us about your windows.
Approximate ages are fine — this helps us calculate a more accurate offer.
Condition of windows
Approximate age of windows
Step 7 of 15 — Mechanicals (2 of 5)
🏠 Tell us about your roof.
Even a rough estimate helps us build a more accurate offer.
Condition of roof
Approximate age of roof
Step 8 of 15 — Mechanicals (3 of 5)
🔥 Tell us about your furnace.
Even a rough estimate helps us build a more accurate offer.
Condition of furnace
Approximate age of furnace
Step 9 of 15 — Mechanicals (4 of 5)
❄️ Tell us about your central AC.
Even a rough estimate helps us build a more accurate offer.
Condition of central AC condenser
Approximate age of central AC
Step 10 of 15 — Mechanicals (5 of 5)
💧 Tell us about your water heater.
Even a rough estimate helps us build a more accurate offer.
Condition of water heater
Approximate age of water heater
Step 11 of 15 — Known Issues
Any known issues with the property?
Be honest — we buy in any condition and it only helps us make a stronger, more accurate offer.
Water leakage issues?
No issues ✅
Yes — has issues
Structural issues?
No issues ✅
Yes — has issues
Step 12 of 15 — Overall Condition
What's the overall condition of your home?
We buy in any condition — no judgment, just accuracy.
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Move-in ready
Updated, well-maintained, no major issues
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Good — minor updates needed
Cosmetic work, dated finishes, small repairs
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Fair — needs work
Outdated systems, deferred maintenance
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Poor — major repairs needed
Structural issues, fire/water damage
Step 13 of 15 — Your Situation
Why are you thinking about selling?
This helps us tailor the best offer and timeline for your situation.
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Relocating for work
Need to move quickly
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Inherited property
Estate or family situation
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Financial hardship
Behind on payments or need relief
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Downsizing or upsizing
Life stage change
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Divorce or life change
Need a fresh start
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Just exploring options
Curious what my home is worth
Step 14 of 15 — Timeline & Next Steps
How soon are you looking to sell?
This helps us tailor the right offer and support for your situation.
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ASAP — within 30 days
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1–3 months
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3–6 months
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Just exploring
Would you like our complimentary moving service? (In-state only)
Yes, interested
No thanks
Do you need assistance finding a rental or new home after selling?
Yes — rental help
Yes — buying a home
No, I have a plan
Step 15 of 15 — Contact Info
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Great news — your home qualifies!
Based on your answers, your property is eligible for the Crosstown Easy Offer program. We just need a few contact details to send you your offer within 24 hours.
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Your info is private. We never share or sell your data. No spam — just your offer.
By submitting, you agree to be contacted by Crosstown Realtors regarding your home sale. No obligation.
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We're on it!
Your submission is in. Our acquisitions team is reviewing your home right now. Expect a call within 2 hours during business hours.
1 We review your property details & run comps
2 Our team calls you to discuss your home
3 You receive your written cash offer within 24 hours
4 Accept, negotiate, or walk away — zero pressure
💡 Optional — Get a Stronger Offer
Upload Photos of Your Home
Sellers who upload photos typically receive a stronger, more accurate offer. Takes less than 5 minutes.