What makes you think you’ll close on time?

One of my buyers expected to close on his purchase in February. Settlement was scheduled only yesterday, for July 26.

It’s not that his attorney didn’t try to ensure a prompt closing or that he hasn’t been nagging the seller’s attorney or that I haven’t been nagging the broker.  The sad fact is that there is no way to force the issue.

In my client’s case, the problem is that