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4 Things Sellers Need to Know About Backup Offers

First Team Real Estate

The only way around re-listing is to accept backup offers, so during the planning phase of your home sale, talk to your listing agent about the pros and cons of backup offers. What does it mean when it says accepting backup offers? What is a backup offer? Backup offers, however, can be tricky.

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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?

HomeLight

Most real estate contracts — or roughly 80% — contain contingencies , according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). As of 2023, 79% of contracts included an inspection contingency while 82% contained an appraisal contingency. What are the most common contingencies?

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What is a Contingent House Listing?

Point2Homes

As the buyer works to meet these contingencies, other potential purchasers can view the property and make offers — but the offers will be put into what is called “backup status.” A backup offer is not uncommon in real estate sales. Common Contingencies Found in Real Estate Contracts. No Showings.

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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

Realty Biz

The home could be subject to a few different types of contingency. Let’s have a look at the most common types of contingency you are likely to see. Home Inspection Contingency. The purchase of the property can be contingent on the home inspector’s report. Contingent vs. Pending: What’s The Difference.

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Under Contract vs. Pending Sale in Real Estate Transactions

Realty Biz

If the home fails the inspection, the buyer can back out of the sale. There are many other different types of contingencies that can be included in a real estate contract , as well. Contingencies also help provide availability to sellers looking for backup offers.

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Contingent vs. Pending: Real Estate Lingo Explained

RIS Media

The contingent status typically allows the home to be shown to other possible buyers, allowing backup offers to be made. Not all sales will have contingencies with them, but most will. Common real estate contingencies include the following: Inspection Contingencies.

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10 Things to Know About the ‘Sale Pending’ Phase, aka House Closing Limbo

HomeLight

Line up backup offers to hedge your risk. This creates the perfect opportunity for sellers to line up a backup offer from another buyer that only comes into effect if the original pending sale falls through. A great agent will also help you hold buyers accountable to their contract deadlines to keep escrow on track.

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