How long does buying a home take from start to keys?

Buying a home typically runs from an accepted offer through several weeks of inspection, appraisal and loan underwriting before closing, though the exact timeline depends on the loan program, the lender's pace and how quickly title work clears. A cash purchase moves faster since it skips the lender's underwriting timeline entirely. Joel Boss sets realistic timeline expectations with a buyer up front based on their specific financing, rather than quoting a generic figure.