How long after private home inspection can I expect to close on the house?

Question by C man: How long after private home inspection can I expect to close on the house?
I’ve already faxed all my documentation to my lender and they are ordering an appraisal. Its a bank owned home but the bank that owns the house now is lending me the money for the mortgage. Would it be possible to close 2 weeks after the private home inspection?

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