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What is a Contingent House Listing?

Point2Homes

When searching for the ideal home, expect to encounter a few issues along the way, such as homes listed as contingent. But, what does contingent mean and how does it affect your purchase? A home listed as contingent means the seller has accepted an offer. How is Contingent Different from Pending?

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17 Home Closing Delays and How You Can Avoid Them

HomeLight

While seamless closings are ideal for everyone involved, they almost never happen unless the buyer is paying cash on the home, and even then there can be a roadblock or two. These are the top home closing delays that could affect if and when you close on your new home, and how to overcome them. is not a simple or finite one.

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7 of the Top iBuyer Companies That Want to Buy Your Home in 2022

HomeLight

When a buyer is scheduled to tour your home the next day, you can’t hit the sack. The term iBuyer encompasses a list of companies including Opendoor, Offerpad, Zillow, Redfin, and HomeLight (we offer iBuying services through our Simple Sale and Trade-In platforms). However, program details can frequently change.

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iBuyer Real Estate Guide for 2022: What Is an iBuyer?

HomeLight

A couple in Atlanta is ready to sell their charming and recently renovated three bed, two bath brick two-story home. They share photos of the home, complete a digital walkthrough, and have the property exterior inspected. They skip showing the home and drop their keys in a lockbox upon move-out. What is an iBuyer? Purchases.

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What Buyers Need to Know About Making an Offer on Active Contingent Listings

HomeLight

You’re getting ready to call your agent to schedule a showing when you notice that the listing says the property is “active contingent.”. What on earth does active contingent mean? In this guide, we’ll take the term “active contingent listing” and break down what it means. What does active contingent mean?

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Real Estate Pending Vs. Contingent: MLS Lingo Explained for Sellers

HomeLight

When your home first hits the market, your listing agent will note that it’s “Active,” as in ready and available for showings — but there’s a lot of ground to cover before your agent lists the status as “Closed,” when you have a done deal and you’re ready to hand over the keys. Learn More Contingent or pending, you’re under contract!

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13 of the Top House Buying Companies in 2022

HomeLight

A seller who needs to relocate all of a sudden or whose home requires serious TLC may be weighing the possibility of contacting a house buying company. Reduce the stress of selling by requesting a cash offer from HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform today. No repairs, no showings, no open houses. Request Offer.