article thumbnail

17 Home Closing Delays and How You Can Avoid Them

HomeLight

If this problem can’t be resolved, an appraisal contingency in the contract allows the buyer to cancel the agreement and retain their earnest money deposit. Problems with the title. Additional remediation required by the title company may take more time beyond the closing date, causing a contract extension.

Closing 108
article thumbnail

How Long Does It Take to Close On a House With Cash in 2022? Here’s Your Timeline

HomeLight

Every home sale has its quirks, but in general, “a cash sale can be turned over in a week to two weeks,” according to Suz Poepke Pohl, owner and escrow agent at Cygneture Title for the past 10 years. Secure title and escrow services: 1 day. Submit earnest money: 1 day. Title search: 3 days. Bankruptcy.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Find Cash Home Buyers in Houston for a Fast, Simple Sale

HomeLight

Investors offer alternatives to foreclosure and bankruptcy About 60% of sellers who contact Ramcharitar are behind on their mortgage payments. While some homeowners opt for foreclosure in a distressed situation, others decide to declare bankruptcy. Both parties sign a contract and submit it to a title company.

Sales 64
article thumbnail

Eliminating Stringent Contingencies: How to Make a Contingent Offer Stronger

HomeLight

If you’re obtaining traditional financing, waiving the financing contingency can put your earnest money deposit at risk. Title and lien contingencies. Review the detailed settlement document provided by the closing attorney and you’ll see a line item for a property title search. Zoning and land use contingencies.

article thumbnail

How to Get Cash for Your Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

HomeLight

Earnest money deposit. As is the case with a regular retail home purchase, a cash buyer should provide an earnest money deposit (EMD) as a show of good faith that they will indeed purchase the property. Step 7: Clear the title. Step 8: Close the deal and receive your cash.

article thumbnail

21 Dos and Don’ts When Buying a Home

HomeLight

Lenders will also want to know if you’ve ever declared bankruptcy or owned a house that went into foreclosure. Transaction details: the purchase agreement and a copy of your earnest money deposit. Bank statements. Tax returns for the last two years. W-2s or 1099s. Work with an agent. Don’t forget about closing costs.