Repair Timeline: A timeline is established for completing the repairs. This can vary but is often within 30 to 90 days after closing.Learn how to create a repair escrow to ensure the home seller makes repairs even after the sale and honors promises from your negotiations pre-closing. Escrow Agreement for Deferred Repairs and Debt Service – 223(f). An escrow holdback can benefit both buyers and sellers in some situations. For buyers, it can ensure that the repairs are done properly and in a timely manner. I agreed to make some repairs after closing but the buyer is now willing to taking over that responsibility for a lump sum payment. At closing, it was written in the contract that the seller would pay for certain repairs after the closing and escrow was held. If Repairs are required as a condition of Closing Purchaser shall provide assurance at Closing that the Repairs will be completed. The buyer gets the money in the account if the home seller doesn't complete repairs or overstays in the home.