HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

Closing on a house seems pretty straightforward. There’s a house for sale that you want to buy. Once the buyer and seller sign the contract, the closing process begins — and therein lies the rub. So the answer to “how long does it take to close on a house?” How it can delay closing. Easy, right? Yeah, not so much.

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Redfin

MARCH 3, 2022

Once your offer has been accepted, the excitement kicks in, and the countdown to closing begins. But before you can get your keys, you’ll want to be cautious of any roadblocks or setbacks that could cause a delayed closing and postpone your move-in date. So how can you avoid a delayed closing? What does delayed closing mean?

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

When a home sale is listed as contingent, it means that the seller has accepted an offer with contingencies. This means that certain clauses have to be completed, by perhaps both buyer and the seller, for the sale to close. If these contingencies aren’t met, the buyer can walk away from the deal.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

But is the cash closing process always seamless? A cash deal can close in as little as 7 days, while financed home purchases tend to take an average of 45 days to close. One of the big benefits of cash that’s constantly touted is that it allows you to remove contingencies from the deal. The title isn’t clear.

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2021

There’s more that goes into making an offer besides landing on a purchase price. In some states, an attorney will oversee the closing of the sale instead of a title company; if you’re going it alone, regardless, it’s a good idea to think about hiring one. Step 1: Land on your offer price. Home sale contingency.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

We’ll also provide a comprehensive overview of the full process to prep, market, and close on your home without the assistance of a real estate agent. Note: Once you’ve seen what’s required, you can roll up your sleeves and get started with your FSBO sale. That 6% is deducted from the seller’s proceeds at closing.

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