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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

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They will also get their earnest money deposit back , and the home will go back on the market. While it is rarer for a home sale to fall apart because of a buyer not getting financing, it is still something where due diligence is essential. In real estate jargon, this is referred to as a “backup offer.”