Accepted an offer on your Tulsa home? Congratulations! But while the hard part may seem over, the next steps are just as important.
At MORE Agency, Tulsa Realtors Gannon Brown, Carol Brown, and Stephen Brocks help sellers navigate the post-offer process with confidence—from contract to closing.
Step 1: Sign the Purchase Agreement
Once all parties agree to the terms, the contract becomes binding. This agreement outlines:
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Purchase price and contingencies
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Closing timeline
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Responsibilities of buyer and seller
Step 2: Open Escrow
An escrow account is opened to securely hold funds and documents during the transaction. The buyer deposits earnest money here as a show of good faith.
Step 3: Schedule the Home Inspection
The buyer typically arranges an inspection within the first 7–10 days. Be prepared for:
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Access to all rooms, attic, and crawl spaces
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Follow-up repair requests or negotiations
MORE Agency helps you respond strategically to inspection results.
Step 4: Appraisal (if the Buyer is Using a Loan)
The lender will order an appraisal to confirm the home’s value. If it appraises below the agreed price:
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You may renegotiate
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The buyer may bring more cash
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Or the deal could fall through (though that’s rare)
Step 5: Final Walkthrough and Closing
Before closing day, the buyer does a final walkthrough to ensure the home’s condition hasn’t changed.
Then, at closing:
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You’ll sign final paperwork
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The buyer’s funds are transferred
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Title is recorded
Step 6: Move Out and Celebrate
You’ll hand over keys and vacate the property by the agreed-upon closing time—often the same day or shortly after.
How MORE Agency Supports You Through Closing
Our team:
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Tracks every deadline and document
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Communicates with buyer agents, title companies, and lenders
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Resolves issues proactively to keep things moving
Final Thoughts
Accepting an offer is just the beginning of the final stretch. With experienced guidance, you can avoid delays and close with confidence.
