It is not as simple as saying 115 sf because you have waste, cuts, and other things that can impact the quantity. 

The 45 day identification period of course starts with the closing of your sale so that really doesn't impact your selection and involvement of the QI.  

@Chris Clothier  not to get totally off track.. but when I went through my dark days  2009 living Madison MS for 1 year triaging my bleeding loans I had about 600 in force and 250 I had to take back or work out.

Also depending on the type of loan Standard vs Steamline, will have an impact on the # of different folks involved and who you can use to get the work done.

And yes you can use the proceeds for anything you want not just real estate (although there may be some impact on your ability to deduct the interest depending on what you buy).Is this a great country or what!!!

Forced appreciation in a value play is another (potential to double your money in 2 years or less).

The local papers don't seem to have an impact, we have had LOTS of inquiries via Zillow, Trulia, CL and HotPads.  

We live in SF, the most impossible city and will be forced to vacate by November if I did my calculations right. 

We live in SF, the most impossible city and will be forced to vacate by November if I did my calculations right. 

It is not inconceivable in my opinion that a conventional loan may in fact take up to 60 days to complete after October 3, 2015.Google Search TRID...you can get the full details and impacts on the process there.