Vail & Beaver Creek Buyer Timeline: How to Close Before Ski Season!

How Long Does it Take a Buyer to Close in the Vail Valley?

To close on a financed property in Vail or Beaver Creek by ski season, you should get pre-approved now, submit an offer by early-to-mid October, and plan on a 30–45 day closing. 

This puts move-in before Vail's opening day on November 13th and well ahead of Beaver Creek's on November 25th, giving you a real, workable deadline if the goal is to be settled into a new home before the lifts start turning.

Buyer Timeline for Closing Before Opening Day

• Now through mid-September: Get pre-approved, tour a variety of properties with me (either in person or via FaceTime), and narrow down your search to one or two. 
• Late September–early October: Submit an offer on "The One". Sellers who have been on the market all summer are eager to off-load their asset before year-end, so homeowners are more negotiable this time of year, which works in your favor.
• Early-to-mid October: I'll guide you through the inspection, appraisal, and loan contingency processes until all conditions of your offer have been met to your satisfaction. 
• Late October–early November: Close, and start moving in before the snow falls!

Cash buyers have even more flexibility and can compress this timeline considerably.

What Could Change the Timeline?

Every deal has its own variables — HOA approvals, financing type, and seller variables can all shift a standard schedule. But if opening day at Vail or Beaver Creek is the goal, the window to start the home-buying process is now.

Call, text or e-mail me with your thoughts about purchasing property for ski season and we'll map out a plan together for you!

Call or Text: 303.921.7010

E-mail: emily.ferguson@evrealestate.com