Home Buying

What Happens After Your Offer Is Accepted?

The 30-day path from contract to keys — inspection, appraisal, underwriting, and closing.

5 min readUpdated 2026Home Buying

Deposit and inspection window

You'll deliver escrow deposit to the title company and schedule a home inspection, typically within 7–15 days. Inspection findings can lead to repair requests or credits.

Appraisal and loan processing

Your lender orders the appraisal while the processor collects final documents. Any conditions from underwriting are addressed here.

Clear to close

Once underwriting signs off, you'll receive the Closing Disclosure at least 3 business days before closing, review final numbers, and schedule signing.

Key takeaways

  • Deposit and inspection come first.
  • Appraisal and underwriting happen in parallel.
  • Closing Disclosure comes 3+ business days before closing.

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