What Happens After You Accept an Offer on Your Pasadena Home?
What happens after you accept an offer on your Pasadena home?
Answer:
Once you accept an offer on your Pasadena home, the transaction moves into escrow, where inspections, contingencies, and closing steps begin. May Kunka outlines what to expect next, week by week, so you can stay prepared through closing.
Step 1: Open Escrow
Once the buyer and seller sign the purchase agreement, escrow is officially opened. The buyer deposits their earnest money (typically 1–3% of the purchase price) into a neutral third-party account.
May Kunka ensures timelines and terms are clear and enforced from day one.
Step 2: Buyer Inspections and Disclosures
Home inspection (typically within 7–10 days)
Termite and pest inspection
Seller disclosures and Natural Hazard Report delivered
Negotiations over repair requests (if applicable)
In Pasadena, homes built before 1978 may also trigger lead paint disclosures.
May Kunka walks you through these steps and helps you respond quickly to inspection results.
Step 3: Appraisal and Loan Approval
If the buyer is financing the purchase, their lender will order a home appraisal. The sale must meet or exceed this value unless the buyer agrees to cover the difference.
Meanwhile, the lender finalizes approval by verifying income, assets, and the home’s value.
Step 4: Removing Contingencies
Contingencies are conditions the buyer can cancel the deal over—such as financing, appraisal, or inspection.
Most contingencies are removed within 17–21 days of acceptance. Once all are lifted in writing, the sale is much more secure.
Step 5: Final Walkthrough and Escrow Closing
Buyer does a final walkthrough to confirm the home’s condition
Both parties sign closing documents (some notarized)
The lender funds the loan
Title is recorded with LA County
May Kunka works closely with your escrow and title team to ensure all details are handled, from disclosures to city retrofit requirements.
Timeline Recap: What to Expect Week by Week
Week 1: Escrow opens, inspections begin
Week 2: Repairs and disclosures reviewed
Week 3: Appraisal ordered, financing finalized
Week 4: Contingencies removed, closing prep
Week 5: Final walkthrough, loan funded, escrow closes
How May Kunka Keeps It All On Track
From helping you prep for inspections to negotiating credits and coordinating the title transfer, May Kunka ensures nothing slips through the cracks.
Her communication with escrow, agents, and attorneys helps you close on time—without surprises.
Final Thoughts: What Happens After Offer Acceptance
After accepting an offer, your home sale moves quickly—but with many moving parts.
Having a detailed, experienced agent like May Kunka means every step is handled professionally so you can focus on your next move.
Ready to Sell with Confidence in Pasadena?
If you’re preparing to list or under contract, contact May Kunka for guidance.
She’ll help you navigate each stage with clear timelines and reliable communication.