Point2Homes

DECEMBER 8, 2020

But, what does contingent mean and how does it affect your purchase? A home listed as contingent means the seller has accepted an offer. However, before the sale can go to closing, certain contingencies must be met. Up until this time, the home can continue to be shown to other potential buyers and offers can still be accepted.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

If you’re selling your home in a hot market rampant with bidding wars that drive up the purchase offers on home sales, you may realize that your home is unlikely to appraise for the inflated purchase offer or even for your asking price. Source: (Valmedia / Shutterstock). What is an appraisal gap?

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HomeLight

JANUARY 13, 2022

We’ve consulted with real estate experts and combed through the available data to help you understand what an active contingent listing is, what it means for buyers looking to put an offer on the home, and what buyers can do to make offers on active contingent listings more competitive. Many offers contain contingencies.

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HomeLight

JULY 6, 2023

Contingent: The deal hinges on certain conditions “Contingent” usually means that you, the seller, have accepted an offer, but the offer is contingent on fulfilling certain criteria. Step one: Talk to an expert! Selling your house soon? Learn More Contingent or pending, you’re under contract!

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