CTC Timeline Management & Deadline Tracking

Question 1

When does the inspection contingency period typically begin in a residential purchase transaction?

Accepted Answer

The day the contract is fully executed by all parties

Answer

The day the offer is written

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The day escrow is opened

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The day the buyer's loan is approved

Question 2

A transaction coordinator's primary tool for tracking critical contract deadlines is called a:

Accepted Answer

Transaction timeline or critical date calendar

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Contingency log

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Escrow instruction sheet

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Title commitment report

Question 3

If a loan contingency deadline falls on a Saturday, what is the standard practice in most U.S. states?

Accepted Answer

The deadline automatically moves to the following Monday

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The deadline moves to the prior Friday

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The deadline remains on Saturday regardless

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The buyer waives the contingency automatically

Question 4

Which critical date should a transaction coordinator track FIRST after a contract is executed?

Accepted Answer

The earnest money deposit deadline

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The closing date

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The home warranty order date

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The final walkthrough date

Question 5

What does the acronym 'COE' stand for in the context of transaction timelines?

Accepted Answer

Close of Escrow

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Certificate of Escrow

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Confirmation of Execution

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Contingency of Examination

Question 6

A transaction coordinator receives notice that the buyer needs an additional 5 days to complete loan approval. What document should the TC prepare?

Accepted Answer

An addendum to extend the loan contingency deadline

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A cancellation of the purchase agreement

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A notice to perform

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A release of earnest money

Question 7

How many calendar days does a buyer typically have to conduct property inspections under a standard California Residential Purchase Agreement (CAR) form?

Accepted Answer

17 days

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5 days

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10 days

Answer

30 days