Real estate contract timeline calculator
Pick the state and the dates: you get the earnest money due date, the inspection or option period, financing, title and closing deadlines for Texas, California, Florida, North Carolina or a general timeline.
Estimates for planning – not legal advice. Contracts can change any deadline; amendments and local rules can move dates.
Track these dates automatically – with reminders and client updates in English or Spanish.
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How do you count days in a real estate contract?
In most contracts day 1 is the day after the effective (acceptance) date, and days are calendar days unless the contract says business days. Then check two things for every deadline: the time of day it ends, and whether it moves when it falls on a weekend or holiday.
Does the inspection period include weekends?
Usually yes – inspection, option and due diligence periods are counted in calendar days. Whether the last day moves off a weekend depends on the state form: in Florida the deadline moves to the next business day, in Texas the option period does not. The calculator shows the rule next to each date.
When is earnest money due?
It depends on the contract: in Texas within 3 days, in California within 3 business days, in Florida the initial deposit is commonly due within 3 days. Pick the state to see the date – and always check the number of days written in your contract.
What happens if earnest money is late?
The contract decides. Under the Texas resale contract the seller may terminate before the money is delivered; other forms give the seller a notice right. Late earnest money is one of the most common reasons a deposit dispute starts.
What is a business day?
Monday to Friday, except federal holidays. The calculator uses the federal holiday calendar; some contracts and local rules add state holidays.
Is closing counted from the acceptance date?
No. The closing date is written in the contract. Deadlines like the final walkthrough are counted back from it, so add the closing date to see them.