What makes for a great home sale? Let's ask AI
When it comes to a great sale for a home seller, what does that really entail? I recently has some fun with AI tool ChatGPT to find out
top of page
Seller's Attorney Services & Resources
Selling your home is an exciting time, and usually means you're moving on to a new chapter or adventure. Ensure your home sale goes as smooth as possible by reviewing a few tips (like resolving any title issues) that will make you a selling pro.
Selling Tips & Tricks
There's a lot that goes into the sale of your home, and it's ok to have questions. These blogs and videos are shared in hopes that they help make the process of selling your home feel a lot less intimidating.
Tel: 781-804-1300 ext. 305
Cell: 339-987-1315
Kellem and Kellem, LLC
100 Recreation Park Dr., Hingham, MA 02043
© 2023 by Michael Baird. Designed and developed by Anchor Watch Marketing
How long does a home sale take?
This is one example of a timeline for your home sale. In the current market, closings are taking a bit longer and this assumes a 60-day close. Every deal is unique, though, so if you have specific questions about what to expect from your own transaction, feel free to reach out.
Accepted Offer
After your listing agent presents all of the submitted offers to you, you decide if you would like to move forward with any of them and, if so, you officially accept that offer.
Day 1
Home Inspection
Within 7-10 days from when the offer is accepted, your buyers will typically conduct an inspection of the home. It's not easy to do, but learn not to take this process personally! This is a great time to check in with your lawyer and hire movers.
Days 8 - 11
Purchase & Sale Agreement
1 - 2 days after the inspection is complete and all details of the sale are hashed out, you'll sign the P&S agreement. Start looking for MORE boxes as you sift through all of your things and wonder why you still have them. Also, send your mortgage payoff information to your closing attorney and set up a time with to sign your deed and power of attorney so that they can attend the closing on your behalf. Also, make sure you have a smoke certificate and get all your final readings.
Days 12 - 13
Buyer Financing Contingency
This period, which is typically 4-5 weeks from when P&S is signed, gives the buyer time to obtain the financing they need in order to purchase the property.
Days 43-50
Move!
Remove all of your personal property from the house (with the exception of anything agreed upon to be left behind) and leave it in "broom-swept" condition.
Days 53-56
Closing
Typically 7-10 days from the time your buyer receives their mortgage commitment, closing will occur. Once all of your documents are signed and registered with the Registry of Deeds, money will exchange hands and your sale will be complete.
Days 57-60
Timeline in Days
What fees do sellers pay when selling a house?
There are plenty of fees associated with selling your home, and the last thing you want to do is be surprised when you get to the closing table. Try my easy-to-use fee calculator to get a clear idea of the costs you're likely to see for settlement and title clearing.
bottom of page