{"id":56733,"date":"2025-04-09T07:56:08","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T14:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=56733"},"modified":"2025-04-09T07:56:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T14:56:08","slug":"when-do-you-get-money-from-selling-your-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/when-do-you-get-money-from-selling-your-house\/","title":{"rendered":"When Do You Get Money From Selling Your House?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve finally got what looks like a solid contract to sell your home and a closing date on the calendar. Now you\u2019re wondering: When do you get money from selling your house?<\/p>\n

Knowing when your sale proceeds<\/a> will hit your account can help you plan your next move \u2014 whether that\u2019s buying another home, covering moving expenses, or paying off debts.<\/p>\n

Most sellers receive their money shortly after closing, but exactly how soon depends on a few key details. In this guide, we\u2019ll explain when you can expect to get paid, how the money gets to you, and what could speed things up or slow things down.<\/p>\n

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When do you get money from selling your house?<\/h2>\n

Once you close the sale of your home<\/a>, you\u2019ll usually receive your money within one to three business days. However, the exact timing can vary based on how your state handles closing transactions \u2014 specifically whether you\u2019re in a wet funding or dry funding state.<\/p>\n