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Can You Put an Offer on a House That’s Contingent?

RIS Media

While financing may be pre-approved, the process is complex. The title search reveals issues. Whenever you’re purchasing real estate, a title search is one of the standard boxes that must be checked. The title needs to be clean. The clause is referred to as a home sale contingency. .

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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

Realty Biz

Even if the buyer has pre-approval for a mortgage, things can still go wrong when they apply for the loan. Perhaps, they have taken out a fresh loan, or their situation has changed in some other way since pre-approval. One of the standard contingencies in nearly all real estate contracts is delivering a clear title.

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What Happens After Making an Offer on a House?

Windemere Buying

It means the seller has accepted an offer and there’s a good chance the deal will go through, but because the sale is not yet final, the property is technically not off the table. Other interested buyers will make backup offers in case the first offer falls through.