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Real Estate Closing Dates - Delays and What Causes Them

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There are a lot of moving parts that must come together to complete a real estate transaction. Some can be quite complex and if everything doesn’t fall together as it should, your real estate closing date can be delayed. After you have a signed contract, you will have an appraisal done, you will have an inspection done, there will be a title search, and you will get a mortgage commitment from your bank. If those don’t come through as expected, delays may result. If the seller has contingencies, that can affect your closing date as well. When you hire an experienced title company at Lake of the Ozarks , they should be in touch with you throughout the entire process and let you know if anything occurs that could affect your closing date.  Repairs and Contingencies It is possible that during the inspection, things will be found in the house that may need to be repaired before closing. If it is not feasible to get those repairs completed before the closing date, then the date will be p...

What Could Delay Your Real Estate Closing?

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  A real estate closing is a complicated transaction involving many different factors that have to all come together seamlessly.   Once a closing date is decided, the expectations are set for the buyer and seller.   But a closing date is not an absolute, it is a target.   Between the time you sign a contract and the time you close, there will be the inspection, the appraisal, and the mortgage commitment from the lender.   There may also be contingencies in the contract.   Each one of those parts of the process can potentially create a delay or another action step that needs to be taken in order to close the real estate transaction. An experienced title company at Lake of the Ozarks will be very familiar with the closing process and potential delays and will be a great asset in determining a realistic closing date.   At Arrowhead Title , we know you are excited to close, and we also know there may be a lot of other things that depend on you closing o...

Common Causes for Delays in Closing and Ways to Avoid Them

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A real estate closing is an exciting experience, and everyone looks forward to it going smoothly and happening on the date planned.  But a closing date is a target date, not an absolute. There are many factors that must come together perfectly to make that happen and having an experienced real estate professional determine a realistic closing date can make all the difference.   Choosing a title company at the Lake of the Ozarks that is deeply familiar with the ins and outs of getting to the closing table on time is imperative. Even so, some delays in closing are not uncommon in the industry, and there are some things to keep in mind as you anticipate your closing date to help it happen on time.   Changes in finances since pre-approval. Changes in your financial situation can be a bigger deal than you think, and you will benefit by not making any changes after getting your pre-approval.   So don’t sign up for anything on credit, no matter how small.   D...

5 Items that can Cause Closing Delays

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As the best title company at the Lake of the Ozarks , Arrowhead Title has experience in handling every type of real estate transaction imaginable. One of the most important factors for many of our clients is when they can expect their closing to take place. The closing date should be as accurate and timely as possible ensure a satisfactory experience for both the buyers and the sellers. In this week's blog, Arrowhead Title is giving you the top 5 items that cause closings to be delayed, so that you know what to be aware of to ensure your closing goes off without a hitch.  1) An Aggressive Timeline After you've found the home you can't live without and make an offer it's time to pick the closing date. If you're not as experienced with buying or selling homes, this date may seem far out. However, there are many things that go on behind the scenes to ensure that the home is clear and sound, as well as securing your ownership rights. It's essential when picking a c...