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Real Estate

Are you selling residential real estate in the Chicago-metro area?  Call us at (630) 575-0400.

Our Real Estate Focus:

  • Residential Real Estate Purchases & Sales

  • Commercial & Investment Real Estate Purchases & Sales

  • Condominium Conversions

  • Drafting Contracts and Amendments

  • Drafting Illinois Deeds, including Quit Claim Deeds

  • Transfer on Death Instruments

  • Drafting Promissory Notes and Mortgages

  • Land Trusts

  • Real Estate Title Examination

  • Bonds in Lieu of Probate

  • Decedent's Estate Sale of Real Estate

What Our Real Estate Clients Say About Us:

"Colleen Sahlas represented me on multiple home sales. One of them was the sale of my brother's condo after he passed away. She has always been very compassionate and is an excellent advocate. I appreciate her because she takes time to explain process and legal options."

Lance, Chicago, Illinois

"The Law Offices of Hoy & Sahlas, LLC expertise made my real estate transfer a positive experience. First, Colleen's excellent sense and experience in the negotiation process. We hit a snag and the guidance she offered on when to do what really made the process go more smoothly. Second, her detailed knowledge of different real estate transfer procedures in different jurisdictions saved me some money."

James - Naperville, Illinois

"We have sought the services of Ms. Sahlas for various legal needs. She is efficient, thorough and dependable. On these occasions we were always confident that Ms. Sahlas was looking out for our interest. Our daughter and her husband have also been very satisfied with her work. We highly recommend Ms. Sahlas to all who need competent legal assistance."

Gustavo - Oak Park, Illinois

"We wanted to thank all of you for the enormous effort you put in to helping us get our home. We love it! Thanks again for a job well done."

Seth & Kim - western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois

"We have benefited from Colleen's services and have been extremely pleased . Informative, kind, thorough and very professional service . We highly recommend her as your lawyer."

Dorel & Michelle - River Grove, Illinois

"Thank you so much for your excellent work on helping us close on both homes. My wife and I really appreciate you - you really went out of your way to make everything go so smoothly. I'm going to miss working with you. Thanks again!"

Brian & Beth - Oak Park, Illinois

"Thank you for representing me in the process of this sale and closing. Your service and detail-oriented assistance in all things pertaining to this are commendable and greatly appreciated. Gratefully . . ."

Doris, Glendale Heights, Illinois

"If you are looking for an attorney, Colleen Sahlas will not disappoint. Colleen recently helped me with the purchase of a new home and the process went very smooth with Colleen in my corner. She handled a very demanding seller very professionally while protecting my interest first. She reviewed all documents thoroughly catching several errors. I will no doubt use Colleen in the future for my other attorney needs."

Dena - Naperville, Illinois

"Thank you ever so much for all of the experience and wisdom you offered me - the long hours and countless emails, the attention to detail and making sure everything is in order to make this a reality. I appreciate all of your time, your quick responses to my email and phone calls - answering all of my questions! Thank you."

Tiffani, Oak Park, Illinois

"This is just a quick note to say thanks for helping us with our new home purchase in Oak Park. The closing went very smoothly - and we very much appreciate all your efforts in making it so. You very patiently and thoroughly explained all the documentation, leaving us feeling knowledgeable and comfortable. Thanks so much again, and we hope you have a prosperous new year."

Jason & Jennifer - Oak Park, Illinois

"My wife and I first used Colleen Sahlas for a home purchase, and have since used her legal services several times. We have always found her to be kind, helpful, honest, and generous with her time - few things one would normally equate with an attorney! We are very grateful to have found her."

Rob - Oak Brook, Illinois

"Colleen saw me through a difficult house sale with skill and grace. I couldn't have asked for better service."

Nancy - La Grange Park, Illinois

What Real Estate Professionals Say About Us:

"I have experienced working with Colleen Sahlas on several real estate transactions and consider her one of the best real estate attorneys I have ever worked with. She is organized, thorough, and very professional. She is also caring and genuine. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a good attorney."

Nancy - closing supervisor at a local Title Co. - Oak Park, Illinois

"Colleen is an exemplary member of the legal profession. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her. I have known her for many years and found her to be of high integrity in all of our dealings. She has a well earned reputation for conducting herself in a principled and straight forward manner."

Mary Pellegrini, owner, Prairie Title Services, Inc., Oak Park, IL

"This letter is to express my appreciation for your cooperation in connection with the sale of real estate. The role of a Realtor is so much simpler in matters of this type when the attorney is as familiar as you were with this real estate transaction."

Ann - real estate agent, Homewood, Illinois

" I have worked with attorney Colleen Sahlas on real estate transactions with clients [since 2011], having been a Real Estate Broker since 2003. Colleen is a dedicated attorney who provides her clients with the highest level of support and professionalism in the sales process. She has an strong work ethic, is thorough, dependable, and pays excellent attention to detail. Ms. Sahlas also educates her clients about every aspect of the real estate transaction. My clients have been thrilled to be represented by Ms. Sahlas every time. One recent client said this past September about her experience in working with Colleen that she could not have been represented by a better attorney. I am delighted to recommend Ms. Sahlas for her excellent and dependable legal services."

Adriana Laura Cook, Real Estate Agent - Oak Park, Illinois

"I have worked with Colleen on a real estate closings and she did an outstanding job each time. Her professionalism is shown in her preparation, organization and vast knowledge. Colleen was so helpful to the clients and she always stayed on top of things during the closing process to ensure everything went smoothly. I would highly recommend Colleen to anyone. We have a great working relationship and I know I can count on her services and I never worry for my client."

Andrew, Real Estate Agent - Chicago, Illinois

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