Congratulations! Your offer was accepted on a Summerlin West home in The Vistas, Stonebridge, The Paseos, or another community. Now begins the journey to closing, typically 30-45 days involving inspections, appraisals, loan processing, and final preparations. As the Summerlin West Team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, led by Team Leader Dr. Jan Duffy, we guide you through every step, managing details, solving problems, and ensuring smooth closing on your Summerlin West purchase.

The Summerlin West Closing Timeline

Days 1-3

Initial Steps After Acceptance

Open escrow with title company, deposit earnest money ($5K-$20K typical in Summerlin West), order home inspection, apply for financing if not pre-approved, review HOA documents for The Vistas, Stonebridge, or The Paseos community.

Days 4-10

Home Inspection Period

Schedule and attend home inspection for your Summerlin West property. Our team recommends inspectors familiar with The Vistas construction, Stonebridge builders, and The Paseos home styles. Review inspection report, negotiate repairs if issues found, and decide whether to proceed, renegotiate, or cancel (within contingency period).

Days 10-21

Appraisal & Loan Processing

Lender orders appraisal for The Vistas, Stonebridge, or The Paseos property ensuring value supports loan amount. Submit all required financial documents, respond to lender requests promptly, and work toward final loan approval. Our team coordinates with all parties ensuring process stays on track for your Summerlin West purchase.

Days 21-30

Final Preparations

Finalize homeowners insurance for Summerlin West property, complete final walk-through of The Vistas, Stonebridge, or The Paseos home (day before closing), review all closing documents, prepare funds for closing (wire transfer typical), and confirm all agreed-upon repairs completed by seller.

Day 30-45

Closing Day

Sign final documents at title company or attorney office, provide closing funds, receive keys to your new Summerlin West home, and celebrate becoming homeowner in The Vistas, Stonebridge, The Paseos, or your chosen community. Our team attends closing ensuring everything proceeds smoothly.

Home Inspections in Summerlin West Communities

What Inspectors Check in The Vistas, Stonebridge & The Paseos

• Roof condition (especially important in Las Vegas heat affecting Summerlin West homes)
• HVAC systems (critical for Stonebridge, The Paseos, The Vistas comfort)
• Plumbing throughout home (water pressure issues in some Summerlin West areas)
• Electrical systems and panel capacity for modern needs
• Foundation and structural integrity (settlement concerns in some areas)
• Windows and doors (energy efficiency important in Las Vegas climate)

• Attic insulation and ventilation (affects cooling costs in Summerlin West)
• Pool equipment and safety features (many The Vistas, The Paseos homes)
• Garage door operation and safety features
• Landscape drainage (monsoon season concerns throughout Summerlin West)
• Exterior stucco condition (common in The Vistas, Stonebridge, The Paseos)
• Pest evidence (scorpions, rodents considerations in desert climate)

Cost: $400-$600 for typical Summerlin West homes | $600-$1,000 for larger The Vistas or The Paseos properties | Additional specialty inspections (pool, roof, structural) if concerns arise

Common Issues & Solutions in Summerlin West

Low Appraisal

If appraisal comes below contract price for your Summerlin West home, options include: renegotiating price with seller, covering difference with additional down payment, challenging appraisal with recent comps from The Vistas, Stonebridge, or The Paseos, or canceling under appraisal contingency. Our team navigates these situations protecting your interests.

Inspection Repairs

Negotiate seller repairs for significant issues in your Summerlin West property. Minor cosmetic items typically buyer responsibility. For The Vistas, Stonebridge, or The Paseos homes, we advise which repairs to request, what sellers typically agree to, and how to maintain deal momentum while protecting your investment.

Loan Delays

Financing delays happen—sudden lender requirements, appraisal issues, employment verification concerns. Our experience with Summerlin West transactions means we anticipate potential problems, communicate proactively with lenders, and negotiate timeline extensions when needed for purchases in The Vistas, Stonebridge, or The Paseos.

After Your Offer is Accepted in Summerlin West