The Closing

After you accept an offer, it typically takes 15 to 90 days to finalize the sale of your home. The house will be officially signed over to the buyer on the closing day, and you and the buyer must satisfy any contract contingencies. Also, inspections will take place and the title will be cleared.

The actual closing process differs with each transaction and from area to area. In some instances you might be sitting across a table from the buyer or you might be in separate rooms with real estate agents, attorneys, an escrow officer or settlement agent passing checks and documents between the two parties.You will need to bring a valid driver's license or photo I.D., all keys and garage door openers and your forwarding address.