Article 10 · 12 min read
Closing the sale
Title, escrow, disclosures — the 30-day countdown.
Disclosures, title, escrow, attorney review — state-specific rules shown inline below.
01Week 1 — Open escrow & deliver disclosures
Open escrow with a local title company (not the buyer's — get your own). Deliver every required disclosure within your state's window. Wire earnest money gets held by the title company.
02Week 2 — Inspection + appraisal
Inspection happens in the first 10 days. Appraisal follows. If the appraisal comes in low, you have three options: lower the price, buyer brings cash to cover the gap, or re-list.
03Week 3–4 — Final walk-through + closing
Buyer does a final walk-through 24–48 hours before closing. Sign the deed at the title company (or attorney in states that require it). Wire instructions must be verbally confirmed with the title company — wire fraud is real.
Checklist
- Escrow opened with a reputable title company
- All state-required disclosures delivered within deadline
- Inspection deadline + appraisal scheduled
- Attorney review scheduled (if required)
- Wire instructions verified by phone
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