When a real estate offer is accepted, it often feels like the biggest step is done. The agreement is signed, the closing date is set, and the countdown begins. But between that accepted offer and the day the keys change hands, there’s quite a bit happening behind the scenes.

June 30th is one of the busiest closing days of the year. It’s the end of the month, the end of the quarter, and many parties are working hard to meet deadlines. On paper, it sounds efficient. In practice, it’s often the opposite.