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Escrow timeline

Know every date, fee and deadline.

Milestone dates

  1. Day 0
    Escrow opens — Mon, Nov 2, 2026

    Signed purchase agreement received; escrow number issued.

  2. Day 3
    Earnest money deposit due — Thu, Nov 5, 2026

    Typically within 3 business days of acceptance.

  3. Day 7
    Seller disclosures delivered — Mon, Nov 9, 2026

    Preliminary title report ordered and reviewed.

  4. Day 17
    Inspection & contingency removal — Thu, Nov 19, 2026

    Common default period for investigations under California forms.

  5. Day 17
    Appraisal contingency — Thu, Nov 19, 2026

    Appraisal completed and reviewed by lender.

  6. Day 21
    Loan contingency removal — Mon, Nov 23, 2026

    Buyer confirms financing approval.

  7. Day 25
    Loan documents & signing — Fri, Nov 27, 2026

    Final escrow instructions and signing appointment.

  8. Day 28
    Funds & final walkthrough — Mon, Nov 30, 2026

    Buyer funds wired; lender funds the loan.

  9. Day 30
    Close of escrow — Wed, Dec 2, 2026

    Deed records with the county; keys released.

Typical schedule only. Your purchase agreement and escrow instructions control the actual dates.

Common escrow & closing fees

Escrow fee
Buyer and/or seller per agreement
Based on sale price or loan amount.
Owner's title insurance
Often seller in Inland Empire
Based on sale price.
Lender's title insurance
Buyer
Required when there is a loan.
Recording fees
Buyer and seller
Set by the county recorder.
Documentary transfer tax
Usually seller
County rate $1.10 per $1,000 of value (plus any city tax).
Notary / signing fees
Per party
If a mobile notary is used.
Wire / courier fees
Per party
For funds and document delivery.

Call (909) 435-0271 for a written fee estimate before escrow opens.

1031 exchange calculator

45-day identification deadline
Thu, Dec 17, 2026
180-day exchange deadline
Sat, May 1, 2027
Estimated capital gain
$0
Estimated tax deferred
$0
Minimum replacement price (to defer all gain)
$0
Equity to reinvest
$0
Potential taxable boot
$0

Estimates only — not tax or legal advice. Deadlines may be shortened by your tax return due date. Please confirm with your qualified intermediary and Tax Advisor.

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