08/26/2026
Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track
Few things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting, all that progress, out the window.
Even in today’s market, it rarely comes to that. Buyerswho are moving at today’s rates and prices are generally moving because of some big life change. That means they’re motivated, and eager to get all the way to the closing table. The most common things that trip up a sale:
• Inspection or repair issues.
• The buyer’s financing fell through.
• The buyer’s current house didn’t sell.
• There was a change in buyer’s financial situation.
Some of those reasons are outside your control, like whether a buyer’s loan clears or whether they sell their own home in time.
But there are a few proactive things you can do to help make sure your sale goes as smoothly as possible:
1. Get a pre-listing inspection. That’s when you get your own inspection before a buyer gets theirs. It lets you find the big issues before a buyer’s inspector does, so you can fix them or disclose them on your terms, instead of scrambling once you’re under contract.
2. Look at more than just the offer price. Your agent will help you weigh the whole offer, including the buyer’s timeline and any contingencies attached. When a buyer’s offer depends on selling their own home first, the success of your sale rides on a second deal you can’t see.
With the right prep, your sale has every reason to make it to the finish, and a good realtor can help you get there. #