Orland Park, IL is a hidden gem in the large pile of small cities across the US. It's an affluent suburb of Chicago that offers the perfect combination of small city living and convenient access to big city fun and endless attractions and activities.

Why Should You Move to Orland Park, IL?

Orland Park, IL is one of those rare villages that can please almost anybody.

• Whether you love big city or small city living, Orland Park gives you convenient access to both.
• Orland Park has many natural parks, so nature lovers will fit right in.
• For those who want to raise a family, Orland Park boasts great statistics for safety, education, and community.
• For those who want to choose a community with a bright future, Orland Park is one of the

I was going to update the original post I made about how I would sell my home back in 2008 (link below in Realated Links).  But I would have had to make so many changes and updates that I figured it would be best just to start a new post.

De-cluttering and Staging

You need to know your competition

Before putting any home on the market sellers need to declutter, de-personalize and "stage" their homes.  This doesn't always cost money.  Today's buyers have a selection of similarly priced flip homes and regular re-sell properties.  Many times, even if the flip home is priced a bit higher, it's worth it as the new owners couldn't update a competitor home for less than the flip.  Some flips are completely redone - almost like new construction.  Other