Build a Contract Timeline Day One
The hour the contract is fully ratified, build a deadline calendar: earnest money, inspection period, repair response, appraisal, financing, walkthrough, closing. Share it with both clients in writing.
Critical Dates
- Earnest money deposit deadline.
- Inspection period end (and repair request deadline).
- Appraisal contingency end.
- Financing/loan commitment date.
- Final walkthrough date.
- Closing date and time.
Action Items
- Build a timeline template you reuse on every contract.
- Set CRM reminders 48 hours before every deadline.