Point2Homes

DECEMBER 8, 2020

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. Essentially, contingent listings still have contingencies to be fulfilled in order for the sale to go through, so the seller may still be open to other offers. Contingent Statuses.

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HomeLight

JUNE 9, 2023

A property listed as “contingent” in real estate means the seller has accepted an offer, but the deal isn’t fully closed yet. It’s also true that most real estate contracts, even those with contingencies, end up closing. Purchase mortgages today are taking over 40 days to close on average.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The seller has agreed to accept a contingent offer from the purchaser. During this time, the seller can still accept backup offers from other interested parties. Homes are often marked in the multiple listing service as “pending” when a real estate agent is confident closing the sale.

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The Residential Specialist

DECEMBER 31, 2020

With many restaurants, stores and other businesses closed, people also aren’t going out as much and realize they want more from their homes, whether it’s an updated kitchen or space to spend time outside. As offers come in, someone on my team is compiling them into a multiple-offers Excel spreadsheet,” says Medford. “It

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Windemere Selling

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The following information is meant to clarify some common real estate terms that describe a home for sale and its position in the closing process. And for buyers, it helps to be familiar with these terms when searching for your next home and how they factor into making an offer. What is closing in real estate?

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RIS Media

APRIL 18, 2022

Getting rid of the mortgage financing clause in their offer. You may see some of these things or all of them before making an offer. It will help tailor your offer when the time comes. It may make sense to put in a backup offer when you’re not the winning bidder. The requested closing date.

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RIS Media

MAY 19, 2021

However, this is just the start with many things to do before the status changes to “Closed.” The contingent label in a listing indicates that the seller has accepted the offer; however, certain things need to happen before things can move on. Financing or Mortgage Contingencies. What Other MLS Statuses Are There?

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Realty Biz

MAY 24, 2021

By having a thorough understanding of your finances, you can gather any needed information specific to a house that you are interested in and quickly calculate the maximum offer you can make. You don’t have to start with a maximum offer but you need to know what your maximum can be. Be patient. Many buyers are desperate.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

It’s likely that you will sell your home to a buyer who will finance the purchase with a mortgage. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 87% of home buyers finance property purchases with a mortgage. The inability of the buyer to secure financing is one of the most common reasons for a pending sale to fail.

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Windemere Buying

JUNE 22, 2022

Making an offer on a house feels like a reason to celebrate. You’ve applied for financing , worked with your agent to search for available listings, put in time attending open houses, and have found the place you’re ready to call home. So, what happens after you make an offer on a house? Now you’re ready to close!

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The home will revert to “option pending” on the market and sellers can only accept backup offers during this time. The earnest money and the option fee are credited to you at closing,” explains Bacak for buyers who move forward. How much is a typical option period fee? Is this refundable? How long is a typical option period?

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 20, 2020

In real estate, a “contingent” offer means that one or both parties have requested certain provisions before the deal closes. If you’ve accepted an offer that is contingent on a home sale and you have added a kick-out clause, your home should be listed with a status such as “Contingent With Kickout. It’s not instant.

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First Team Real Estate

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

If the buyers get cold feet or financing falls through, you want to be ready with your own backup offer in place so that you can be next in line to secure your dream house. Contact listing agents whose listings are currently in escrow that fit your needs and check the sales status.

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First Team Real Estate

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Our collaborative approach to serving all of our very real clients allows us to match buyers and sellers within our network of local agents, and close transactions quicker and easier than anyone else. We even pay for everything upfront so you aren’t charged a dime until your home closes for top dollar. Their Strategy. Their Strategy.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Keep your comps close together. A lot of sellers appreciate the convenience and privacy of an off-market cash sale, as they can pick a closing date and avoid having people coming through their house for showings. You want the flexibility of choosing your own closing date. Shrauner often purchases homes for cash.

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HomeLight

JULY 6, 2023

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. An offer has been accepted, and the sale is expected to close.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 13, 2022

An active contingent listing means that the seller has accepted an offer from a buyer, but certain conditions haven’t been met yet. Many offers contain contingencies. In May 2020, 76% of closed sales contained purchase contingencies, a survey from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) found. Financing contingencies.

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Lab Coat Agents

AUGUST 10, 2021

What’s more, they may even reach out to close friends and family who are in the market to let them know a house is for sale. They may also choose to offer financing if the property doesn’t qualify for bank financing. For buyers who can’t (or prefer not to) get financing from a bank, it’s an appealing opportunity.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

While agents are happy to see first-time buyers in the market, it has also resulted in more complications getting a transaction to the closing table. All of the first-time buyers are a lot of the reason why things are falling out of escrow — being a backup offer is a good position to be in our market right now,” Levin said.

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First Team Real Estate

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Our collaborative approach to serving all of our very real clients allows us to match buyers and sellers within our network of local agents, and close transactions quicker and easier than anyone else. We even pay for everything upfront so you aren’t charged a dime until your home closes for top dollar. Their Strategy. Their Strategy.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 5, 2022

Typically, the seller’s agent stops accepting offers once the home is pending sale. However, it’s often a good idea to table backup offers, which may come into play if the sale falls through. Seller’s agents are obligated to present all offers to the seller, even after a contract has been signed,” says Garrett.

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HomeLight

MARCH 20, 2023

Financing Contingency: If the buyer’s mortgage proceedings fall through, they can walk away from the home. They’ve accepted an offer and set a closing date, thus their current home sale just needs to be “settled” in order for the purchase of the new home to go through. Will a seller accept my home sale contingency offer?

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HomeLight

JUNE 29, 2022

Whether it’s dealing with price negotiations or determining a timeline for closing and moving out of the property, you’ll want to step into the process already knowing your objectives and what to expect from prospective buyers. Price your house right to attract competitive offers. Chester Ardolino. Real Estate Agent. Chester Ardolino.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 30, 2021

You’re so close to closing. The appraisal is usually the last piece of the loan package to be completed before closing. So, anything a seller can do to make sure the appraisal goes well contributes to an on-time closing and smooth sale. You’re ready to move on. Be flexible in scheduling. And, it pays to be flexible.

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Toronto Realty Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In the Toronto real estate market, most deals close, and 99% of the time, they close as scheduled. But while these deals close, it doesn’t mean there aren’t bumps along the way. Case closed, right? Her offer also contained a 30-day closing, which my sellers loved. Not exactly.

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