Selling Your Home: What to Expect After Your Offer is Accepted
Congratulations! You’ve received and accepted an offer on your home. This is a major milestone, but it’s not the end of the journey. Several steps and processes follow the acceptance of an offer, and understanding what to expect can help you navigate this phase smoothly. Here’s a detailed look at what comes next: 1. Opening Escrow Once the offer is accepted, escrow is opened. An escrow company acts as a neutral third party to hold funds and documents related to the sale. Both the buyer and seller deposit their respective documents and funds into escrow, which are then managed according…