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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?

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So if you’re buying a house and see a listing that’s contingent, it’s likely going to be fully off the market soon. If you receive a contingent offer as a seller, statistically speaking, that deal is likely to still close. That said, contingencies in a real estate contract do create some uncertainty.