Redfin

JANUARY 26, 2022

Depending on the state where your dream home resides, either the buyer’s agent or the real estate attorney will draft up the contract. In states where escrow agents handle the closing process, the buyer’s agent is responsible for preparing the PSA document. Here are some examples of common contingencies.

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Listing agents are flying high with attention on their listings. But, of course, buyer’s agents are always frustrated with the amount of work they are putting in, only to get shot down and have to repeat the process over and over again. CALL the Listing Agent. What is the ideal timing they want or need to be out of their home?

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Yet real estate experts and agents have theories about what went wrong. . So Giudice’s willingness to wait an additional 200-plus days in sale pending status was quite unusual—and probably a bad move on her part. . “A contingency period that lengthy is a poor decision. .” Realtor.com. Realtor.com. Realtor.com.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

In the February 2020 Realtors Confidence Index survey by the National Association of Realtors, 77% of real estate agents responded that contracts closed on time, and 19% reported delays but eventually closed; 4% of contracts were terminated. Repairs identified in the inspection. Home sale contingency. Dodge move.

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HomeLight

MARCH 20, 2023

Most often, this type of scenario calls for a home sale contingency. With the help of real estate agent Jesse Allen , a single-family home expert in southern Indiana , we’ll help to explain the ins and outs of home sale contingencies, and offer additional alternatives for buyers who currently own a home.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2023

Sellers who may have been wondering about how to sell a house by owner in Colorado during the hot seller’s market of 2021-2022 may now face stronger headwinds and more discerning buyers, according to top real estate agents surveyed by HomeLight. Median home sales price: $545,000 (November 2022).

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 20, 2020

It’s standard for homebuyers to pencil in these escape hatches in the event that the home fails to appraise, an issue crops up with the title, or if they’re unhappy with the results of the inspection. This is called the “home sale” contingency. Protecting yourself with a kick-out clause.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

With such impressive sales figures, some Florida sellers may be curious about how to sell a house by owner in Florida — a decision that could help them save on agent commissions. We’ll also provide a comprehensive overview on the full process to prep, market, and close on your home without the assistance of a real estate agent.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

price increase , pushing median sale prices to upward of $350,000. With such impressive sales figures, some sellers may be curious about how to sell a house by owner in Arizona — a decision that could help them save on agent commissions. What's Your Arizona Home Worth? The relatively affordable Tucson saw a 23.4%

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HomeLight

JUNE 23, 2022

If a seller terminates the contract outside of these contingencies , they typically must forfeit the buyer’s earnest money and — depending on the circumstances — may even be required to pay additional money damages and face other possible repercussions for breach of contract. Well, then they lose the earnest money.

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Redfin

MARCH 2, 2023

A contingent offer is a type of offer made by a buyer to purchase a property that is contingent upon certain conditions being met. These conditions typically relate to the sale of the buyer’s current property, securing financing, passing a home inspection, or the home being appraised reflects fair market value.

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HomeLight

JULY 26, 2022

But this sign looks different from the real estate agent signs you usually see and it lists the homeowner’s contact information. You’ve found yourself a FSBO home. What is a FSBO home? A “for sale by owner,” or FSBO (pronounced “fizz-bo”) home, is a home that is being sold by its owner who hasn’t hired a listing agent.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2022

One of the first steps is to pick a real estate agent to work with. But what if you decide that you don’t want to work with a buyer’s agent to buy your home? Well, welcome to your step-by-step guide to buying a home without a real estate agent. Find a home. You’ve decided it’s time to buy a house !

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 1, 2020

You now have skin in the game in the form of your earnest money deposit, plus you have a legal duty to buy the home (barring certain circumstances). All in all, contingencies can protect you and your earnest money deposit if certain conditions of the contract aren’t or can’t be met.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Basic overview: You’ll work with your agent to deliver the offer to the seller’s agent on the forms used in your state. If and when all parties do agree to the terms, your agent will draft a final offer, and all parties will sign it. Hire the right agent. Buyer’s agents, we know the tricks. No sales contingency?

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably heard that cash is kind of a big deal in real estate. All-cash offers are beloved by sellers and real estate agents alike — and they’re more than three times as likely to be chosen from the pack. You don’t want a simple oversight to hold up the deal on your dream home. Not always!

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