The Speed Gap: Closing in 10 Days vs. The 41-Day Industry Average.
In the Metro Atlanta real estate market, the highest offer does not always win. The fastest offer wins. The current industry average for purchase closings is 41 days [Source: ICE Mortgage Tech]. In a multiple-offer situation in Decatur or Buckhead, a 41-day financing contingency is effectively a failed offer. The Source of Speed: The Southern … Continued