[quote=LAAFTERHOURS]Sorry if previously covered but I have only owned a home in the state of virginia so I am not familiar with the time it takes in CA to close on a home on a resale.

Could someone tell me typically how long from the time an offer is accepted until the time keys can be in your possession for

Regular homeowner not under water
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15-45 days

You can, of course, specify a different number in your offer.
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REO
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30-45 days
Of the types of distress sales, these are the most similar to normal sales. There are differences.
The reason I describe this time frame is that the seller is often unable to perform in less than 4 weeks. I have tried with all-cash buyers.
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I know it can vary but just looking for avg times. Thanks[/quote]

The really weird time frames, in my experience, arise in short sales and in new construction sales. That can be 4 days or 6 months (yes I have seen both).