You submitted your address, we made an offer, and you accepted it. Now what? For homeowners who have never sold to a cash buyer before, the process after acceptance is usually the most unfamiliar part. Here is exactly what happens — step by step — from accepted offer to closing day in Pittsburgh.
Step 1: We Open Title
Within 24-48 hours of your acceptance, we open title at a local Pittsburgh title company. We use established, fast-moving title companies that we have worked with before. The title company begins the title search — a review of public records to confirm clean ownership, identify any liens, and prepare the necessary closing documents.
Step 2: Title Search (3-5 Business Days)
The title search is the one thing we cannot rush. It typically takes three to five business days. This is where any outstanding liens — property tax arrears, mortgage balances, mechanic’s liens, judgment liens — get identified. If there are liens, that is not a problem. They get paid off from the sale proceeds at closing. You do not need to bring cash to the table in most cases.
Step 3: Closing Is Scheduled
Once the title search clears, we schedule closing. You told us your preferred timeline when we made the offer — we build closing around that date. You show up at the title company, sign the documents, and receive your proceeds. The whole signing typically takes 30-45 minutes. We cover all standard closing costs. There are no surprise fees on your settlement statement from us.
What You Get at Closing
Your net proceeds are what is left after the mortgage payoff, any lien payoffs, and standard title fees. There are no agent commissions deducted from your side. The title company wires funds to you the same day as closing in most cases, or issues a check — your choice.
Start to Close: The Real Timeline
For a straightforward Pittsburgh property with clean title: 7-14 days from acceptance to closing. Properties with liens or title issues: 14-21 days. Complex situations (estates in probate, multiple owners): 21-30 days, sometimes more depending on the specific circumstances.
Ready to get started? Call (412) 784-6698 or submit your address online. We buy houses fast across Allegheny County and throughout the greater Pittsburgh area.