What Happens After My Offer Is Accepted on a Carmel Valley Home?
Buyer Resources | Felicia Lewis Group | Carmel Valley (92130)
Once your offer is accepted, escrow is opened and the clock starts on a series of deadlines that move quickly. The period between acceptance and closing is where the real work of buying a home happens, and staying organized and responsive throughout makes the difference between a smooth transaction and a stressful one.
What Are My First Priorities After Offer Acceptance?
Your first priority is submitting your earnest money deposit, which is typically due within 3 business days of acceptance. From there, your attention shifts to the contingency period. You will order your home inspection, review the seller's disclosures, and if you are financing the purchase, your lender will move forward with the appraisal and underwriting. In Carmel Valley, where many communities have HOAs, you will also receive and need to review the HOA documents during this window. The standard contingency period in California is 17 days, though timelines can be negotiated. Most escrows in 92130 close in approximately 30 days.
What Happens Once Contingencies Are Removed?
Once contingencies are addressed and removed, the transaction moves toward closing. You will do a final walkthrough of the property, typically within 5 days of closing, to confirm the home is in the agreed upon condition. Then you will sign your closing documents, wire your remaining funds, and wait for the deed to record. Recording is when ownership officially transfers and you receive your keys. Felicia Lewis Group stays closely involved through every stage of this process so buyers are never left wondering what comes next or what is needed from them.
If you are preparing to make an offer in Carmel Valley and want to understand the full timeline before you are in the middle of it, Felicia Lewis Group offers buyer consultations at no cost and no obligation.
Felicia Lewis, Team Lead | Broker Associate
Felicia Lewis Group | 858.876.8565 | felicialewisgroup.com
