09/26/2026
Here’s exactly how to lose the house BEFORE Closing Day… 👇😳
Day 1: Celebrate getting under contract… then forget to send your earnest money on time.
Day 2: Ignore your lender’s requests because you’re “pretty sure they already have everything.”
Day 3: Open a new credit card, finance a car or make a major purchase. You’re already approved anyway, right? 😬
Day 4: Change jobs, switch from salary to commission or quit without telling your lender.
Day 5: Skip the home inspection. What could possibly go wrong? 🙄
Day 6: Wait until the last minute to schedule inspections, appraisal or insurance, or submit required paperwork.
Day 7: Make repair requests without understanding your contract, then refuse to compromise on anything.
Day 8: Stop checking your email and miss an important deadline from your agent, lender or title company.
Day 9: Move money between accounts, make a large unexplained deposit or transfer funds without documenting where the money came from.
Day 10: Assume closing is guaranteed. Forget your Closing Disclosure, skip the final walk-through or show up without the required funds.
Your agent and lender: “We tried to warn you.” 😳
Getting under contract is a HUGE milestone, but it’s not the finish line.
Until those keys are in your hand: 🗝️
✔️ Protect your credit
✔️ Meet your deadlines
✔️ Communicate quickly
✔️ Keep your finances stable
✔️ Talk to your lender BEFORE making major financial or employment changes
The goal isn’t just getting your offer accepted.
The goal is getting you all the way to the closing table. 🏡
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Andie Ford
Associate Broker–REALTOR® I Certified Mentor
eXp Realty of Utah
📱 801.797.4583
UT License 14227214-AB00
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