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What is the length of time from sale to closing ?
Asked By Carolyn O. | Salem, OH | 1916 views | Selling | Updated 3 years ago
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Meredith Kronenberg
Howard Hanna
The typical time frame from going under contract to closing is about 30 to 45 days.
This allows time for inspections, appraisal, loan approval, and final paperwork.
That said, the exact timing can vary based on:
Type of financing (cash, conventional, FHA, VA)
Inspection negotiations
Appraisal timing
Title work
Whether the buyer or seller needs extra time to move
Cash purchases can close faster (sometimes in 2–3 weeks), while some loans or complex transactions may take a bit longer.
This allows time for inspections, appraisal, loan approval, and final paperwork.
That said, the exact timing can vary based on:
Type of financing (cash, conventional, FHA, VA)
Inspection negotiations
Appraisal timing
Title work
Whether the buyer or seller needs extra time to move
Cash purchases can close faster (sometimes in 2–3 weeks), while some loans or complex transactions may take a bit longer.
- 1 month ago
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Arlene Modarelli
Fathom Realty
Hello, If it is a CASH sale no inspections it could be 7-14 days depending on how long the title search takes the Title Company.
If its a Loan it can take 30-45 days.
If its a Loan it can take 30-45 days.
- 1 year ago
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Amy Andrews
Amy Andrews
A typical time frame to close a home purchase with Conventional Financing is 30 days, from accepted contract to funds transferring accounts. FHA and Va Financing may take a few weeks longer, depending on the Lender. Cash purchases can close much quicker.
- 1 year ago
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Susan Tomsic
Coldwell Banker Heritage
30 days
- 2 years ago
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Theresa Delaet
HOME Real Estate of Kearney LLC
Hello Carolyn. It does depend on the type of loan. Typically a government loan (Rural Development, FHA,VA) will take at least 6 weeks. It's also very important that the Buyer provides all information to the Lender as soon as possible. A conventional loan, could be put together in 4-5 weeks, that if everything flows smoothly. If a person we to pay cash, it would take up to 2 weeks, depending on Title Company and terms
- 4 years ago
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