The Closing Date
It is absolutely essential that you
include a closing date as part of your offer. This way both
you and the seller can make plans for moving, and the seller can make plans for
buying his or her next home. Though most transactions actually do close
on the right date, do not be so inflexible that a delay creates insurmountable
problems.
For example, if you are
renting and need to give the landlord notice that you are moving out, you may
want to allow a little flexibility. Otherwise, if your purchase closes a few
days late you could find yourself staying in a motel with your belongings packed in a moving van somewhere while you pay
storage costs.
There are also times
when closing can be delayed by weeks, through no fault of your own. Have
back-up plans prepared for such a contingency.
Sotheby's International Realty
Dale
Heck – Realtor/Broker
910-528-4652