Summary answer: Given the City of Fairfax's genuinely fast pace in some measures (6-21 days), you likely need less lead time here than in a slower market — if you can start the process 8-10 weeks before your report date, you have a realistic shot at closing before you leave.
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A realistic timeline working backward from your report date
| Milestone | Time Before Report Date |
|---|---|
| List the home | 10-12+ weeks |
| Go under contract | 8-10 weeks (Fairfax's pace often means this happens quickly) |
| Close | 4-6 weeks after contract |
What if your timeline is tighter than this?
- Rent-back arrangement
Let's build your specific selling timeline
Reach out and let's map out exactly what needs to happen and by when.
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