When a listing goes quiet, the instinct is to drop the price. Sometimes that's the right move. Often, the price isn't the problem at all, and a reduction just gives away money without fixing anything.In Crest Hill, IL, the median sale price is $300,000 and homes are spending a median of 48 days on market (trailing ~90 days, as of September 2026). Buyers are active across the Chicago metro, so when a home sits, the listing itself is usually the first thing worth examining.Here are the four signals we review before recommending any price change.1. Showing VolumeAre buyers scheduling showings at all? If not, the listing either isn't reaching them or isn't compelling enough to make them act. That points to photography, the listing description, or marketing reach first.2. Showing FeedbackAre... 10/09/2026

A cash offer removes the financing contingency: no lender approval, no bank-required appraisal, and no risk of a loan falling through. That's a real advantage. It isn't the whole story.In Plainfield, IL, the median sale price is $395,000 with a median of 49 days on market (trailing ~90 days, as of October 2026). For sellers on a deadline, that timeline makes the certainty of cash valuable. Before you accept, work through these eight checks in order.1. Verify Proof of FundsAsk for a current bank or brokerage statement, or a letter from a financial institution confirming available funds. "Current" is the key word. Don't treat an offer as cash until you've seen documentation, and make sure the contract addresses what happens if the buyer can't deliver funds at closing.2. Compare Price Agai... 10/12/2026