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How Long Can a House Be Under Contract?

Norada Real Estate

Definition of Under Contract The term “under contract” refers to the period after a seller accepts a buyer's offer, but before the sale is finalized at closing. Purpose of Under Contract The purpose of the under-contract period is to allow both parties to fulfill any contingencies and prepare for closing.

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First Time Selling a House Checklist

Realty Biz

From preparing your home for sale to negotiating offers, these tips will ensure a successful sale. Sometimes it stops their sale dead in its tracks until the errors are corrected. Understand the current market conditions, including recent sales, average time on the market, and pricing trends. Things have evened out.

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How to Buy a Home As-Is and Make Sure You’re Protected

HomeLight

An example: Let’s say a property is listed as-is, and a home inspection finds a leaky roof and foundation issues. You’ll be on the hook for the entirety of those repairs, and you can’t expect any financial help from the seller if you pursue the sale. Red flags pop immediately into your head; you assume that can only be a nightmare.

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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

Realty Biz

When you begin an online search for a home, you may find some sale statuses you don’t fully understand. It is fairly obvious what is meant when homes have a status of “for sale” or “sold,” but some statuses may not be as clear. For example, if a home sale is contingent or pending, can you still make an offer?

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Closing on a House Checklist: 6 Things Home Buyers Must Do Before They Move In

Realtor.com

Most purchase agreements have contingencies —things that buyers must do before the real estate transaction is official, explains Jimmy Branham , a Coral Springs, FL, real estate agent at the Keyes Company. If something is wrong, you can request that it be fixed—or you can back out of the sale. Clear the title.

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Think The Cash Closing Process Is Always Fast? 11 Delays Buyers Should Watch Out For

HomeLight

And if you add a home sale contingency into the mix (that is, if you need to sell your current home before you can buy a new one), closing the deal can take even longer. One of the big benefits of cash that’s constantly touted is that it allows you to remove contingencies from the deal. Why do sellers love cash so much?

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4 signs a pending home sale will fall through

Real Trends

How often does a pending home sale fall through? A pending sale may be referred to as “under contract” by some real estate agents. A sale is considered pending until the seller formally accepts an offer from a buyer. A sale is considered pending until the seller formally accepts an offer from a buyer. Inspection issues.

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