Selling
Selling your home should not be stressful. Maria prices it right, presents it with quality photos and floor plans, markets it to serious buyers and negotiates to protect your bottom line.
Buy a Home in Chicago, IL
Buying in Chicago, IL from MG Ascend Realty Inc. Buying a home in Chicago can feel overwhelming.
At a glance
What's included in Buying
Our buying process is personal, transparent and focused on your goals. We explain what to expect at every stage, answer your questions as they come up, and keep you informed of deadlines and next steps. We coordinate closely with your lender, attorney and inspector to keep everything moving, and when challenges arise we work to find solutions while protecting your best interests. The goal is simple: help you feel confident from our first conversation to the moment you receive your keys.
Included in this service
- Mortgage preapproval guidance
- Home search and showings
- Offer and negotiation
- Escrow and earnest money guidance
- Attorney review coordination
- Home inspection coordination
- Financing follow-up with your lender
- Final walkthrough and closing
No pressure and no judgment: honest advice, clear communication and your best interests first at every step.
The Process
How does Buying work?
Our process is personal, transparent and focused on your goals. We explain what to expect, answer your questions and keep you informed of every deadline and next step.
- 01
Initial Consultation & Preapproval
We meet to discuss your goals, needs and budget, then review your mortgage preapproval or guide you through obtaining one.
- 02
Home Search
Once you're preapproved, we search for homes that match your priorities and schedule showings.
- 03
Offer & Negotiation
When you find the right home, we prepare your offer and negotiate the price and terms with your best interests in mind.
- 04
Escrow & Earnest Money
Once your offer is accepted, we explain the escrow process and guide you through submitting your earnest money deposit according to the contract.
- 05
Attorney Review
We coordinate with your attorney as they review the contract, explain its terms and address any concerns.
- 06
Home Inspections
We help coordinate inspections, review the findings with you, and negotiate repairs or credits when appropriate.
- 07
Financing
We stay in communication with you and your lender as your loan moves through appraisal, underwriting and final approval.
- 08
Preclosing & Closing
We coordinate the final walkthrough and closing preparations. On closing day you sign the documents, complete the purchase and receive the keys to your new home.
Why Choose Us
Why choose us for Buying?
Patient, judgment-free guidance
Ask anything. We explain each step in plain language so you never feel rushed or lost.
Strong negotiation
Your offer, price and terms are negotiated with your best interests first.
One coordinator for everyone
We keep your lender, attorney and inspector in sync so deadlines are met.
Proven local experience
More than six years and 200+ sales across Chicago and Illinois.
What does Buying cost?
As a buyer, your agent compensation and any fees are explained clearly and in writing before you sign anything, so there are no surprises.
Reviews
What Chicago, IL customers say
Maria was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process of selling my old home and buying my new one. She was professional, knowledgeable, and always available to answer my questions and guide me every step of the way. She made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. I truly appreciate her dedication, communication, and hard work. If you’re looking for a realtor who genuinely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond, I highly recommend Maria. Thank you for helping me successfully sell my home and find the perfect new one!
I can’t thank Maria enough. She was a champ and advocate the whole way. We accepted an offer within a couple days of listing and it was higher than we could have hoped for. The was side by side every step, the listing was perfect, and she gave us updates all the time. We had an issue during the inspection and she found us a plumber and got him there the same day for an issue in the basement so the inspection could be finished. We closed super fast and whenever there was a question or issue she was there. A year before we listed the house, we bumped into each other and got to talking. When she mentioned she was a realtor I knew that if we sold we wanted her. Just a good, kind human. Thanks so much, Maria!!
I cannot say enough kind words about Maria as both a realtor and person. We had a tricky purchase that has dragged on for months. Through it all she has been our advisor and champion, putting in hours of legwork to make sure our sale went through. She is knowledgeable, personable and truly kind. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home in the Chicagoland area. She is truly the best!
Closed Homes
Recently closed homes
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Where we provide Buying
Based in 5719 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, we cover Chicago, IL and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
- Chicago
- Evanston
- Oak Park
- Cicero
- Berwyn
- Skokie
- Des Plaines
- Park Ridge
- Elmwood Park
- Schaumburg
- Naperville
- Aurora
- Joliet
- Elgin
- Waukegan
- Humboldt Park
- Logan Square
- Avondale
- Hermosa
- Belmont Cragin
- Austin
- Zion
- Montclare
- Dunning
Common Questions
Buying questions we hear most
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