The closing date is a negotiable factor during the offer and acceptance phase of a home sale transaction. When making an offer, the buyer will include a closing date, and, depending on the seller’s circumstances, it might be acceptable or could be countered with other terms. Don’t choose a date casually. The right date can ensure a smooth closing and reduce closing costs; the wrong date puts the home buyer at risk of not closing on time, needlessly complicating the move, increasing expenses, and even losing your new home.
Expenses are prorated through the closing date, so generally, there’s no
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