A job relocation deadline and a traditional 60-day closing timeline don't mix. Here's how to close in 7 days and what the tax implications are for a fast Massachusetts home sale.
| Step | Traditional Sale | Cash Sale |
|---|---|---|
| Decide to sell | Day 0 — prep, stage, hire agent | Day 0 — call us, get offer in 24 hours |
| Property on market | 2–4 weeks for prep, photos, listing | Not needed — direct sale |
| Finding a buyer | 2–8 weeks average market time | Same day — we are the buyer |
| P&S agreement | 1–2 weeks | 1–2 days |
| Buyer financing / appraisal | 3–5 weeks | None — cash purchase |
| Title 5 (private septic) | 2–4 weeks for inspection + scheduling | Waived — cash buyers not required |
| Smoke detector certificate | 1–3 weeks scheduling | We coordinate — typically 5–10 days |
| Closing | 30–60 days from accepted offer | As soon as 7 days from offer |
If you've owned and lived in your Massachusetts home for less than 2 years, you normally wouldn't qualify for the § 121 capital gain exclusion ($250,000 single / $500,000 married). But if you're selling specifically because of a job change, you may qualify for a pro-rated partial exclusion.
If your MA home is on private septic, a financed buyer requires a Title 5 inspection — which must be scheduled, can take 2–4 weeks, and can require remediation if it fails. A cash buyer does not require Title 5.
Required for all MA sales — we coordinate this as part of our closing process. Typical 5–10 day scheduling. No additional action required from the seller.
FHA buyers with children under 6 require deleading certification. A cash buyer accepts the property with lead paint disclosed and no remediation required.
Massachusetts is an attorney state — we work with local MA real estate attorneys for closings. This adds 3–5 business days but is unavoidable in Massachusetts.
No Title 5 delay, no lender timeline. Cash offer in 24 hours.
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