How long does it take to sell a house in Texas?

There are three phases to selling a home in Texas: preparation, time on market, and the contract-to-close period. Each has its own timeline, and each can be shortened or extended based on how ready you are and how the market is moving.

Phase 1: Preparation (1–4 weeks)

• Pre-listing repairs and improvements: 1–3 weeks depending on scope
• Professional photography and marketing prep: 3–5 days
• Seller's disclosure and paperwork: Can be done in parallel

Phase 2: Active listing (days to weeks)

A correctly priced home in Central Texas typically receives serious showings in the first week and an acceptable offer within 14–21 days. Overpriced homes can sit for 60–90 days or longer, and extended days on market typically forces a price reduction that produces a lower final sale price than a good first-week offer would have.

Phase 3: Under contract to close (30–45 days)

• Option period: 5–10 days (inspection, negotiation)
• Buyer's appraisal: typically ordered within the first week, completed within 2–3 weeks
• Loan underwriting: 15–30 days
• Final walkthrough and closing: 1–2 days before or day-of

All-cash offers close faster — sometimes in 10–14 days. VA and FHA loans can occasionally take a few extra days due to appraisal requirements, but with an experienced lender, the difference is usually minor.