When selling Chicago real estate, an agent can be an indispensable resource. Realty agents can give you up-to-date information regarding prices, financing, terms and conditions of competing properties, and information about the housing market in general. A Chicago real estate agent will market your property to other realty agents as well as to the public, and will know the best way to go about doing so. An agent can also help you objectively evaluate buyer proposals, and then, finally, help you close the sale of your Chicago real estate.