Congratulations — Your Offer Is Accepted!

<aside> You've just taken a major step toward owning your new home. With all parties in agreement and the contract executed, we'll guide you through each remaining milestone so you can reach the closing table with confidence.

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<aside> Note for New-Construction Buyers: If you're purchasing a newly built home, the process follows a builder-specific timeline. Your JL Marsaw & Co. Associate will provide a tailored set of next steps to guide you through inspections, walkthroughs, and builder milestones.

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Under Contract & Earnest Money in Escrow

<aside> The executed sales agreement places the property "under contract" and opens the escrow period. Within the first few days, you'll deliver your earnest-money deposit to the title company (or other neutral escrow holder). They safeguard the funds and all transaction documents until closing, then credit the deposit toward your down payment.

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Here's a brief timeline of the key milestones after your offer is accepted:

1. Step 1: Contract Execution & Earnest Money
2. Step 2: Finalize Mortgage Application
3. Step 3: Schedule & Complete Home Inspection
4. Step 4: Review Findings & Bring in Specialists
5. Step 5: Negotiate Repairs (If Needed)
6. Step 6: Exit Option Period

<aside> Now that you are under contract- preview the moving checklist here to see what you can get a head start on!

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