Post-closing occupancy isn't just about dates. Once the deal closes, the buyer owns the property while the seller still lives there, shifting all leverage away from the buyer. This arrangement needs careful handling during closing to protect the deal.
Most buyers think post-closing occupancy is just a scheduling detail. It isn't. It changes how the deal actually functions. What changes after closing? Before closing, the buyer still has leverage. After closing, that changes. The buyer may own the property, but the seller may still be living in it. That is where the risk starts.
