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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?

HomeLight

But as your eyes scan the details of the listing, you come across a term that makes you pause: “Contingent.” ” So, what does contingent mean in real estate? A property listed as “contingent” in real estate means the seller has accepted an offer, but the deal isn’t fully closed yet.

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Common Real Estate Contingencies

Windemere Selling

When selling your home, a buyer may make their offer with contingencies attached. Here are some common contingencies you might see in a buyer’s offer and what they mean for you. If the seller chooses not to make the repairs outlined in the buyer’s home inspection report, the buyer can cancel the contract.

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How Do I Cancel a Home Purchase Offer? Cold Feet

Realty Biz

If you have questions on real estate investing, DIY, home buying/selling, or other housing inquiries please email your questions to askbrian@realtybiznews.com. Question from Gianna in MI: Hi Brian, After two years of dreaming about buying my first home, I have cold feet now that my offer has been accepted. Now I have buyer’s regret.

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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

Realty Biz

When you begin an online search for a home, you may find some sale statuses you don’t fully understand. It is fairly obvious what is meant when homes have a status of “for sale” or “sold,” but some statuses may not be as clear. For example, if a home sale is contingent or pending, can you still make an offer?

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4 signs a pending home sale will fall through

Real Trends

How often does a pending home sale fall through? A pending sale may be referred to as “under contract” by some real estate agents. A sale is considered pending until the seller formally accepts an offer from a buyer. A sale is considered pending until the seller formally accepts an offer from a buyer.

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Making a Contingent Offer: Common Real Estate Contingencies

Windemere Buying

It’s possible, but a more likely home buying experience is marked by negotiation, counteroffers, and a back-and-forth dialogue between both parties to reach a deal. Contingencies protect buyers and sellers against these natural characteristics of the home buying process and any problems that may arise before a home sale is finalized.

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7 Creative Strategies to Make Your Offers Stand Out in a Seller’s Market

The Close

So if you want your offer to stand out, after confirming your buyer wants the home, initiate a call to the listing agent and ask these five key questions to start developing a rapport with the listing agent: What is the most important thing for the sellers besides price? What is the ideal timing they want or need to be out of their home?