The True Timeline of the Home Buying Process


How long does it really take to buy a home? Today, I’m bringing you a breakdown of that process.

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Buying a house involves a lot of steps, but exactly how long does the whole process take?

Once you have had your offer accepted, it typically takes between 30 to 45 days to close on a home.

However, this doesn’t really reflect how long it truly takes to buy a home. The process of buying home includes a lot of work before you even put in an offer.

Including the time it takes to search for and find the right home, the entire process of purchasing a property usually takes about 90 days. 

But looking isn’t the only thing you should be doing when you begin the process. Actually, the very first step you should take is to get pre-approved.


The process of buying home includes a lot of work before you even put in an offer.


Pre-approval usually takes about a week, during which time the lender will make sure you are totally qualified to purchase a home.

Once you’ve done this, then you can move on to actually finding the right home. The average person looks at between 10 to 15 homes before they come across their perfect fit.

At this point, you can finally move on to the 30 to 45 day period I mentioned earlier.

This whole process can seem a little daunting. My team and I would be more than happy to help walk you through it and assist you in any way we can.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.