What Happens After Accepting an Offer | Oregon Seller Guide

Dated: July 6 2026

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Navigating the Oregon Home Sale — a step-by-step roadmap of the 30 to 45 day closing process for Oregon sellers, covering the Effective Date, earnest money deposit, the 10-day inspection window, appraisal and loan contingency, the signing appointment, and recording and possession, by Your Howard Team

Accepting an offer is just the beginning.

For Willamette Valley sellers, the thirty to forty-five days between a signed contract and closing involves earnest money deadlines, inspections, repair negotiations, an appraisal, and a final signing — each with its own timeline and its own potential surprises.

In our blog we break it all down. We walk you through exactly what to expect at every stage, including the Oregon-specific rules most sellers don't learn until they're already in the middle of a transaction.

Read the full glob here: What Happens After Accepting an Offer- Oregon Seller Guide

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