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Is a Home Sale Contingency Clause Always Necessary? Here Are Your Options

HomeLight

Home listings have been in short supply for several years now across the U.S., leading to bidding wars in many of the major markets. For instance, getting preapproved for a mortgage is imperative in the 2022 tight market. You generally see those in a normal market.” Why would you want a home sale contingency?

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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?

HomeLight

As of 2023, 79% of contracts included an inspection contingency while 82% contained an appraisal contingency. It’s also true that most real estate contracts, even those with contingencies, end up closing. If you receive a contingent offer as a seller, statistically speaking, that deal is likely to still close.

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Under Contract vs. Pending: A Home Buyer’s Guide to Status Tags

HomeLight

Can you make an offer on a home that’s under contract? What buyer contingencies might put a listing back on the market? What home contingency missteps should you avoid when making an offer? You wonder, what’s the difference between under contract versus pending?

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What Buyers Need to Know About Contingency Periods (And How Contingency Periods Benefit Them)

HomeLight

But first, you have to sell your old home, potentially secure financing, and secure a home appraisal (and likely an inspection) on your new house. For example, it’s not unheard-of for a buyer to have a home sale contingency in place when they already own a home and are looking to buy a new one.

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What is An Appraisal Contingency and How Can it Impact Your Homebuying Journey?

Redfin

Regardless of your experience, navigating the housing market can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the complex jargon and legalities involved in purchasing a property. One important concept that all homebuyers should be familiar with though is the appraisal contingency. What is an appraisal contingency?

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How Do I Cancel a Home Purchase Offer? Cold Feet

Realty Biz

That’s probably why the price was a little below the market average. Yeah, I’ve been studying the market for a while and knew what houses were selling for. In my eagerness to buy my first home, I made a full-price offer with the only continency being that my mortgage was approved. I didn’t even include an inspection contingency.

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What is a Contingent House Listing?

Point2Homes

However, before the sale can go to closing, certain contingencies must be met. These clauses are defined in the sales contract and often have to do with home inspections, mortgage approvals and appraisals. How is Contingent Different from Pending? Probate contingencies are far less common.