These are the main steps to successfully close the deal. The period that you are "in escrow" is often 30 days, but may be longer or shorter.The closing process involves multiple components, starting with signing the home purchase contract and typically lasting between 15 to 45 days. You can extend your rate lock and charge to seller if you wanted to keep escrow open until repairs are done or go credit route. Their contract with the seller stipulates that the seller can stay in the Home for up to thirty days after closing. As a seller, suppose you have two offers within a couple thousand dollars. The escrow process takes between 30 and 50 days. The Annual Escrow Statement must be delivered within 30 days after the computation year ends. It usually lasts between 30 and 60 days (or less if the buyer pays all cash for the property). The home buyer will be particularly busy during this time.