Selling a home through a traditional real estate transaction can take between 6 to 12 months. There are many steps involved, such as finding a lender and getting credit approval. When you sell  your Chicago house fast for cash, you can close the deal between 2 to 3 weeks. You don’t have to wait for financial approvals, evaluations from home inspections, or real estate appraisals. If you need to close faster, it is certainly possible.