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What Happens After Your Offer Is Accepted?

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

5 min readBy NexGen Capital Corp · NMLS 1766649Updated 2026Home Buying

Short answer

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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

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Ready to apply this to a real loan? Review how Conventional Loans work in Florida, or estimate your monthly payment before you talk to an advisor.

Sources

Program rules change and individual lender overlays apply. Verify specifics with the agency or with a licensed NexGen Capital advisor before relying on them.

Reviewed by NexGen Capital Corp

Written and reviewed by the licensed mortgage team at NexGen Capital Corp, a Florida mortgage brokerage (NMLS #1766649). Verify our license on NMLS Consumer Access.

Last reviewed: 2026

This article is educational and is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Speak with a licensed NexGen advisor about your own situation.

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