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How fast can a cash sale actually close?
Realistic timelines from contract to closing on a cash house sale, plus the steps that bottleneck speed.
The theoretical minimum: 7-10 days
Cash buyers with no inspection contingency can sometimes close in a week if title is clean and the closing attorney moves fast.
The realistic median: 14-21 days
Most cash closes land in this range. The bottleneck is usually title work — pulling the title, clearing any liens, getting payoffs from existing lenders.
When it takes longer
Probate-stage property, short sales (lender approval), liens that need clearing, foundation/structural assessment, or out-of-state owners signing remotely.
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