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Save The DATES They Matter In Real Estate

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 311291

This is  a reminder to pay close attention to the dates in your real estate offers. Using a calendar can help you keep track of the number of days and specific dates.

Discussing these dates with your buyer well in advance is a good idea. Everyone involved, including buyers, sellers, and agents, might have prior commitments or be unavailable on specific dates. Remember to consider any bank holidays that might affect the transaction.

 

 

When dealing with real estate contracts, it's important to be precise with your dates. Make sure that all parties, including the lender, can work within the specified time frames. It's also good to check with your chosen title attorney to ensure their schedule aligns with your closing date.

 

Avoid setting unrealistically short closing periods to get the offer accepted. Running out of time can cause unnecessary stress, so it's important to ensure that the lender can meet the deadline. Additionally, be clear on whether your contract refers to calendar or business days and when those dates officially start.

 

Be mindful of when the lender can approve the loan, and adjust the inspection date if you're looking to close quickly.  How long will it take to get HOA and Condo documents.

Also, remember that the date of acceptance may change during the finalization and negotiation of the offer. Providing specific closing dates helps to avoid confusion and makes the process smoother.

 

 

Remember, dates do matter! So, be sure to save those dates and plan accordingly.

 

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Margaret,

Saving the dates and being aware of the them in a transaction is so import! I have a cover sheet in my file that highlights each important date in the transaction I'm working on. It helps me communicate to all parties so we stay on track!

Aug 07, 2024 03:26 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I believe each of us has a system for keeping track of dates. I would like to hear how others remember the dates. 

Aug 07, 2024 03:48 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Magaret- this is where procedures come into play. Also I like what you said about avoiding unrealistically short closing periods to get the offer accepted. 

Aug 07, 2024 05:10 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Kathy Streib

When writing an offer, it does take time to figure out quite a few dates, including, but not limited to, the date of ratification, response time, inspection time, settlement date, financing date, document review, EMD 2nd deposit, and more.

Aug 08, 2024 08:09 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That's a good reminder, Margaret.  Weekends and holidays can affect the ability to successfully close on certain dates.

Aug 07, 2024 07:29 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Margaret, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Clubgroup!  

Aug 07, 2024 07:29 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Thank you, Myrl Jeffcoat, for the feature in OFC!

Aug 08, 2024 08:11 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Margaret - friend or foe, a calendar accompanies those who practice (or participate in) real estate.  

Aug 08, 2024 03:45 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Michael Jacobs

I always enjoy it when you stop by with a comment.

Aug 08, 2024 08:26 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Everyone involved in a transaction gets a detailed email with all the trigger dates. All dates are on my calendar with reminders of when they are due. Depending on what is coming due, reminders are set 2-3 days out and the parties are notified by email reminding them and asking if they see any issues in meeting the dates.  

There is no way to function professionally without a calendar, paper or electronic, as long as we use it Miss Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 

 

Aug 08, 2024 09:08 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist 

You are such a professional at keeping the dates and also sending our reminders. 

Aug 08, 2024 02:03 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Margaret the first thing I look at when I get a sales contract from on of my borrowers is the commitment and closing date.  If they do not fall in the range that I know I can meet, I am on the phone with the Realtor right away.  Not meeting those dates can cost my borrower their escrow deposit, and I do not take risks with that.

Aug 08, 2024 03:52 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Margaret. When active, I used a Day Planner to keep track and it helped me remember important dates with each hand entry. These days, I would do the same on a computer. Enjoy your day.

Aug 11, 2024 06:03 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I totally agree. Where I am every date is "time is of the essence" and putting them on the calendar always helps me keep it all straight!

Aug 14, 2024 05:21 AM