For a typical financed home purchase, expect roughly 30 to 45 days from a signed purchase agreement to closing. The pace is usually set by the mortgage — application, appraisal, and underwriting take the most time — while the title company runs the title search, clears any issues, and coordinates escrow in parallel. A cash transaction moves faster, often one to two weeks, since there’s no loan underwriting to wait on. Things that can extend the timeline include title defects that need curing, probate or trust matters, survey or HOA items, and rush periods at month-end. If you’re on a tight schedule, tell your escrow officer early — title companies can frequently expedite when everyone cooperates.