What is the timeline for selling a home from listing to closing?
By Bob Millaway, South Jersey Community Expert & REALTOR®
The timeline from listing to closing in New Jersey typically ranges from 60 to 120 days. The listing period may last 30 to 60 days, then the attorney review and inspection period takes about 10 to 14 days after an accepted offer. The mortgage and appraisal process takes 30 to 45 days, followed by the final walkthrough and closing. Your agent keeps everything on schedule.
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