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Buyer Under Contract Checklist
What buyers and buyer's agents handle after acceptance
Once a buyer's offer is accepted, the work speeds up. This checklist covers the buyer-side tasks and deadlines from acceptance to closing.
Buyer-side tasks and deadlines once a contract is accepted.
Best for: Buyer's agents (and their buyers) after acceptance.
4-page PDF · 33 checklist items · key dates and notes sections
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What's inside
1. First 48 Hours · 6 items
- Send the executed contract to the buyer, lender and closing office
- Calculate every deadline and share the timeline with the buyer
- + 4 more in the PDF
2. Inspection Period · 7 items
- Attend or coordinate the general inspection
- Schedule specialty inspections as recommended
- + 5 more in the PDF
3. Loan & Appraisal · 6 items
- Confirm the buyer returns lender document requests quickly
- Remind the buyer not to change jobs or open new credit
- + 4 more in the PDF
4. Title, Survey & HOA · 3 items
- Review title commitment for issues
- Review survey if ordered
- + 1 more in the PDF
5. Before Closing · 7 items
- Buyer binds homeowners insurance and sends the declaration page to lender
- Buyer schedules utilities, internet and moving
- + 5 more in the PDF
6. Closing Day · 4 items
- Complete the final walkthrough
- Attend closing
- + 2 more in the PDF
Key dates you'll record
Binding Agreement Date · Earnest money due · Inspection / due diligence ends · Repair amendment due · Appraisal deadline · Financing contingency · Final walkthrough · Closing date & time
General guidance for U.S. real estate professionals; not legal advice. Your contract, state law and brokerage policies control.
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