The steps
- Walk-through and offer. Usually within days of first contact.
- Signed contract. Earnest money goes to a Texas title company.
- Title search. The title company checks ownership, liens and anything that must be cleared.
- Closing. You sign, the loan and any liens are paid off, and you receive your proceeds.
What can slow it down
- Probate or heirship that has not been settled
- Tax liens, mechanic’s liens or judgments
- An owner who is unavailable to sign
- Unpermitted work or code issues that must be resolved first
You choose the date
Fast is not always what a seller needs. A direct sale can also close later, after you have found your next home or finished moving.
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Laws and figures change; check the specifics for your situation.
Frequently asked questions
Can a cash sale close in a week?
Sometimes, if the title is clean and everyone is available to sign. It is not something any honest buyer can promise before seeing the title.