Published September 18, 2026

How Long Does a Home Seller Have to Respond to an Offer?

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Written by Jay Day

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🏡 THIS WEEK ON REAL TALK REAL ESTATE 🎙️

 

Your home is on the market and now you have an offer. Now what?

Is there an actual timeline sellers have to respond to a buyer’s offer—or can they just... sit on it? What's really happening, what is the expected response time, and what can go wrong (or right)?

Jay and Andy break down what sellers and buyers should expect after receiving or submitting an offer.

Listen to the episode below. 🎧

🏠 HOUSE OF THE WEEK 🏠

Split-foyer living just got an upgrade. This one in Hagerstown checks a LOT of boxes.

📍 13914 Paradise Church Rd, Hagerstown, MD
💰 $485,000 | 4 Bed | 3 Bath | 3,124 SqFt

Here's what makes it stand out:
✅ Private primary suite addition — your own retreat, separate from the rest of the house
✅ Multiple living spaces — living room, family room, AND a full rec room (movie night, game night, whatever night)
✅ Backyard built for summer — deck off the dining room overlooks an above-ground pool with a wraparound deck
✅ Walk-out lower level to a covered patio for even more outdoor living
✅ Oversized 2-car garage with bonus storage above — because everyone needs more storage

Peaceful country setting, room to spread out, and a backyard that's basically built for hosting. This is the kind of home that checks the "everyday livable" box AND the "let's throw a party" box.

Want the full tour? Reach out and we'll set it up. 👇

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