What slows down a closing, and how do I avoid delays?

Financing delays, a low appraisal, and title issues like an unresolved lien are the three things that most often push a closing back, and each one can be gotten ahead of before it becomes a problem. Getting fully underwritten rather than just pre-qualified, ordering a preliminary title search early, and confirming the appraisal is scheduled promptly all reduce the risk. A Georgia closing attorney flags most title problems in advance, but the earlier that search starts, the more time there is to fix anything it finds.