From First Call to Closing: Exactly What to Expect
Selling a home — especially under pressure — can feel overwhelming. This guide walks you through Quelark’s process in detail, so you know exactly what each step looks like and why it matters.
Step 1: Submit Your Property (5 Minutes)
Fill out our form or call us. We need four basic things: the property address, your name and phone, the general situation (foreclosure, inherited, vacant, etc.), and your timeline. That’s it — no financial interrogation, no credit pulls, no obligation.
Step 2: Preliminary Review (24-48 Hours)
Our acquisitions team pulls public records, tax data, and comparable sales in your area. We identify which strategies might work: cash offer, subject-to, seller finance, lease option, wholesale, or a combination. If helpful, we’ll request a few photos or schedule a brief 15-minute phone conversation.
Step 3: Strategy Presentation (48 Hours – 5 Days)
Rather than giving you one take-it-or-leave-it offer, we present multiple viable strategies in writing. Each option includes:
- Estimated net to you at closing (or monthly if applicable)
- Timeline to close
- Who covers repairs, closing costs, and fees
- Tax implications at a high level (consult your CPA for specifics)
- Comparison to a traditional listing via an agent
You pick what works. No pressure, no upsell.
Step 4: Due Diligence (7-14 Days)
Once you select a strategy and sign a purchase agreement, we:
- Open escrow with a licensed title company in your state.
- Order a title search and preliminary title report.
- Coordinate inspections (minimal or none for as-is sales).
- Confirm mortgage payoff amounts, liens, HOA dues, tax status.
- Prepare all closing documents with your attorney’s input.
Step 5: Closing (Your Choice of Date)
We close at the title company, a notary’s office, or virtually via remote online notarization (available in most states). You sign the deed; the title company verifies and records it; funds are wired or delivered per your instructions; and you receive confirmation the transaction is complete. Most closings take 30-60 minutes.
Step 6: Post-Closing Support
We stay in touch to:
- Confirm the first mortgage payment was made on time (for Subject-To / Seller Finance).
- Help with change-of-address, utility transfers, insurance cancellation.
- Answer any questions that come up in the months following.
How Long Does Each Step Take?
| Step | Typical Timeline |
|---|---|
| Initial submission | 5 minutes |
| Preliminary review | 24-48 hours |
| Strategy presentation | 2-5 days |
| Purchase agreement signed | Same day as acceptance |
| Due diligence & title | 7-14 days |
| Closing | Scheduled when you choose |
What You Pay (Spoiler: Nothing)
Quelark covers customary seller closing costs on most transactions, charges no commissions, and never asks for up-front fees. The number in your offer letter is the number you walk away with.