How long do I have to wait after closing before I can move in?

Recently, I bought my first house. How long do I have to wait after closing before I can move in? The paperwork process has been so confusing (and my realtor has been swamped, so I don't think it's a great idea to bug them with a bunch of questions) I...

thought I'd ask here. Is there a standard time frame for when I can move in?

I think your move in date is usually on the closing documents you signed. But I am not quite sure about this. Either way you shouldn't feel troubled about calling up your realtor and asking.

its on the closing documents. typically like 60 or 90 days post signing the documents. sometimes shorter if you get immediate. its not bugging them with questions either. afterall, it is their job to help you. my mom's a realtor.

Yes, look at your purchase contract. There should be a section covering possession. Generally, possession is transferred at closing, although sometimes it is transfered after or even before the closing. This is generally something that is negotiated between the parties.

In your case, it sounds like this was not something negotiated, so it is probably set by a form provision in your contract.

You call and ask your Realtor, that is why they got the commission check at the closing. In every state that I know of, it has to be listed in the closing documents, if you do not see it, call your agent asap. You had prepaids at the closing, I would hate for you to be paying for someone else to live in your home.