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10 Things to Know About the ‘Sale Pending’ Phase, aka House Closing Limbo

HomeLight

Not only will you need to be packing, cleaning, and getting the house ready for your buyer, there’s also a lot of waiting and hoping that all of the moving pieces fall into place and your home sale closes on time, if you make it to closing at all. Line up backup offers to hedge your risk.

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Can You Put an Offer on a House That’s Contingent?

RIS Media

Something can come up (such as an unanswered financial obligation or a significant purchase before the closing that changes the debt-to-income ratio) and put a home back. . The title search reveals issues. Whenever you’re purchasing real estate, a title search is one of the standard boxes that must be checked.

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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

Realty Biz

When a home sale is listed as contingent, it means that the seller has accepted an offer with contingencies. This means that certain clauses have to be completed, by perhaps both buyer and the seller, for the sale to close. One of the standard contingencies in nearly all real estate contracts is delivering a clear title.

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What Happens After Making an Offer on a House?

Windemere Buying

Sellers will typically request alterations like a higher price, a modification to your contingencies , or an adjustment of closing dates. Prepare for counteroffers ahead of time with your agent by discussing your price limit , how much you’re willing to budge on your contingencies, your flexibility around closing dates, etc.

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

HomeLight

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. Common types of contingencies.