Offer Accepted → Now What? Navigating the 41-Day Gauntlet
Finding the house takes about 10 weeks—but the real work starts after your offer is accepted. In this episode, Tim Lucas and Craig Berry map the ~41-day closing maze, with real stories of what can go sideways and how to stay on track. You’ll learn:
- Timeline Reality: What actually happens between acceptance and keys—earnest money deadlines, inspections, appraisal, underwriting, closing disclosure, and funding
- Inspection Landmines: Hidden water damage, renegotiations, and how contingency clocks create pressure
- Earnest Money Shock: Why the 48-hour deposit window feels so real—and how to prep for it
- Appraisal Gaps: A $1.25M contract vs. a $1.18M appraisal—playbook for price cuts, extra cash, or walking away
- Final Walkthrough Gotchas: Contracted appliances “mysteriously” swapped—and remedies like credits or closing delays
- Protect Yourself: Why ~80% of buyers still use inspection contingencies, plus the value of a responsive agent–lender–attorney team
- Stay Sane & Close On Time: Organization, clear communication, and flexibility when surprises pop up
