Can I stay after closing? (Late checkout)

Yes. If you need more time in your home after closing, you can request late checkout, also called post-close occupancy. This lets you stay in the home for up to 17 days after your closing date.

How it works

1. Set it up on your dashboard. Request late checkout directly from your Opendoor dashboard, any time up to 7 days before closing. Within 7 days of closing, contact your Opendoor advisor or support to set it up.
2. Pay a security deposit and a daily rate. You'll pay a refundable security deposit and a daily rate for the time you stay past closing. The specific amounts are outlined in your late checkout agreement.
3. Sign the late checkout agreement. It confirms your terms, including your move-out date and financial obligations. You'll sign it on your dashboard.
4. Vacate by the agreed date. Remove all personal belongings, leave the home in broom-clean condition, and return all keys and access devices.

Important details

• Late checkout must be set up before closing — it can't be arranged afterward.
• Your security deposit and daily rate are outlined in your late checkout agreement.
• You're responsible for utilities through your actual move-out date, not your closing date. Keep utilities in your name until you've moved out.
• Leave the home broom-clean, with all personal items removed and all keys and access devices returned.
• Anything left behind — debris, furniture, or personal items — will be removed at your cost, and that cost is automatically withheld from your security deposit.

Tip: Set up late checkout as early as possible, ideally when you accept your offer or sign the purchase agreement. Waiting until the last minute may limit your options.

What happens if I don't move out on time?

If you stay past the move-out date in your late checkout agreement, the following apply:

• $750 per day for every day you remain in the home beyond your agreed move-out date, automatically withheld from your security deposit.
• Any debris, furniture, or personal items left behind are removed at your cost, also withheld from your security deposit.

These charges are automatic — no separate notice or approval is required. If your timeline changes, contact 888-352-7075 or support@opendoor.com right away.

Can I extend my late checkout?

If you need more time beyond your agreed late checkout period, contact 888-352-7075 or support@opendoor.com as soon as possible — before your current period ends. Extensions are handled on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed.

• Any approved additional days are billed at $750 per day, automatically withheld from your security deposit.
• You can only extend to the extent your security deposit covers the additional days.

Important: Request an extension before your current late checkout period ends — don't wait until the last day.

What is the security deposit (escrow holdback)?

When you use late checkout, Opendoor holds a security deposit (also called an escrow holdback) from your closing proceeds. This deposit is:

• Deducted at closing — you'll see it as a line item on your settlement statement.
• Returned to you after you move out, provided the home is left in the agreed-upon condition (broom-clean, all personal belongings removed, no new damage).
• Typically refunded within a few business days after your move-out is confirmed.

If you have questions about your specific amount, check your dashboard or contact support.