Chicago Buyer Agent for First Time Homebuyers
& Seasoned Investors
Find Your Perfect Home With a Trusted Local Expert
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First Time Homebuyers Guide
1 Educate Yourself & Set your Goal
2 Build your Team
3 Assess your Finances
4 Strategy & The Search
5 Negotiations & Acceptance
6 Financing, Inspection & Close
My Services
For Buyers
Step-by-step guidance for first-time homebuyers
Personalized MLS home alerts + Zenlist access
Local insight on every neighborhood
Trusted lenders, inspectors, and attorneys
Expert negotiation for your best deal
My Process
We sit down for a no-stakes buyer consultation
We walk through your goals, timing and all other criteria
We develop a market based strategy to find your perfect home
You get access to MLS and off-market deals
We find your perfect home
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Charles M.
Buyer
Uran was competent, responsive to queries and informative when he helped close the deal on the property I purchased. Everything proceeded without any major issues, and minor unexpected issues were resolved quickly.
Paul I.
Tenant
Whether you are buying or renting, I would absolutely recommend Uran Kabashi for your real estate needs.
Recently, Uran helped us find an apartment – he made the apartment search and process easy, smooth and fun! He really took the time to understand what we were looking for in our next unit and was very intentional with the options he sent over. He is extremely proactive and was always prompt and timely with communication. We found our new apartment in less than 2 weeks!
Thanks for your partnership, Uran! We look forward to working with you in the future!
Shireen L.
Landlord
Our experience was excellent with Uran’s real estate services! He helped us find a great candidate to rent our space. He took the time to understand our needs and preferences, making us feel like more than just a perspective client. His personalized approach and commitment to our best interests ensured we found the perfect tenant. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience- Uran is excellent!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are typical closing costs in Chicago?
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Closing Costs
Typically will be about 2-3% of the purchase price of your home.
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How long does the process take?
It Depends!
Most Chicago home purchases take 30–60 days from “start searching” to “keys in hand.”
But depending on how prepared you are, it can be as fast as 2–3 weeks or as long as 3–6 months.
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How much money do I need upfront to buy a home in Chicago?
About 5% to 8%
Short answer: Most buyers need 5%–8% of the purchase price upfront, depending on their loan type and closing costs.
But you can buy with as little as 3% down (or 0% for VA loans).
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Proud to be part of Chicago’s top 5-Star Rated Team at Fulton Grace.
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🏙️ Chicago Real Estate Resources
Navigate Chicago’s real estate market with confidence. Tap a section below to explore trusted resources for buyers, sellers, renters, and homeowners.
- Illinois Housing Development Authority – First-Time Homebuyer Programs
- CFPB Home Buying Guide
- HUD Homeownership Programs
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Fulton Grace Realty | The Shino Group
1400 N Milwaukee, Chicago IL
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