How Do Option Contracts Work? In a previous post, we talked about option contracts as they relate to longer escrow periods. In essence, the seller is giving the buyer the option to purchase the subject property, based on some terms …
Why Are Escrow Periods So Long? In most real estate transactions, escrow opens when the purchase agreement is fully executed by both buyer and seller. With home resales, the typical escrow period lasts around 30 days, allowing the buyer to …