What Happens After Your Offer Is Accepted: Homebuyer Steps From Offer to Closing

Описание: Your offer got accepted — congrats! 🎉 But the hard part isn’t over yet.
In this week’s episode of Closing the Deal, Zach and Sam walk you through everything that happens between “offer accepted” and getting your keys.

From inspections and appraisals to underwriting, clear to close, and that final walkthrough — this is your complete 30-day roadmap to closing on your new home without surprises.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or just haven’t been through the process in a while, this episode gives you real-world insight into what actually goes on behind the scenes.

💡 In this episode:

The truth about what “offer accepted” really means

What happens in your first 5 days after acceptance

How to handle inspections, appraisals & low values

The behind-the-scenes of underwriting & “clear to close”

What to expect at your final walkthrough and closing day

🏡 Watch before your next home purchase — this episode could save your deal.

00:00 – Intro: “You got your offer accepted — now what?”
00:31 – Why most buyers think the hard part is over
01:04 – What actually happens right after your offer is accepted
02:50 – The first 5 days: home inspections & early steps
04:03 – What to look for in an inspection (and what’s normal)
07:45 – Why small issues aren’t deal breakers — and what is
08:20 – The lender’s side: disclosures, updated documents, and next steps
10:10 – Inspection vs Appraisal: key differences buyers miss
13:00 – What happens when the appraisal comes in low
16:45 – Negotiating short appraisals and finding middle ground
19:13 – Why buyers usually have leverage in appraisal disputes
20:25 – Underwriting explained: how your file gets reviewed
23:30 – What “clear to close” really means
25:30 – Final walkthroughs and what can go wrong
29:20 – Real story: when a buyer walked away on walkthrough day
31:23 – Closing day details: signing, funding, and possession
34:59 – What to do after closing: utilities, mail, and insurance
36:19 – Be patient — the process takes time for a reason
37:48 – The biggest key: communication between all parties
38:29 – Wrap up: from contract to keys — the full homebuying roadmap