What July’s Chicago Home Sales Tell Us About Real Estate Valuation and Advisory Services
Summer is often one of the busiest times for Chicagoland real estate, with buyers eager to move before school starts and sellers aiming to catch the season’s peak demand. July 2025 was no exception—bringing a mix of strong prices, quick sales, and plenty of opportunities for professionals offering real estate valuation and advisory services.
In Cook County, about 4,616 homes sold in July. That’s thousands of transactions where someone, somewhere, needed a professional valuation. In the City of Chicago, 2,415 homes changed hands—slightly fewer than last July, but with a median sale price of $385,000, up 5.5% from a year ago. Homes also sold faster, taking about 54 days on average to close.
For valuation and advisory professionals, these numbers translate into opportunity. Every home sale typically involves at least one valuation—whether for a mortgage, pricing strategy, or client peace of mind. Rising prices make accuracy more critical than ever, and faster sales mean buyers and sellers are looking for reliable advice quickly.
This is where strong advisory services come in. It’s not just about putting a number on a property—it’s about providing context: What’s driving prices in a particular neighborhood? How does a home’s condition or location affect its competitive position? What’s a realistic strategy for listing or negotiating?
July’s data is a reminder that real estate valuation and advisory services aren’t simply a box to check in a transaction. They’re a guiding hand in a fast-moving, competitive market—helping clients make confident, informed decisions.
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