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Can a Seller Accept Another Offer While Under Contract?

Norada Real Estate

During this period, the buyer has the opportunity to conduct inspections and complete other due diligence, as well as secure financing. Can a Seller Accept Another Offer While Under Contract? In some cases, a seller may be willing to accept a backup offer.

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What to Do Before Offering on a Home

RIS Media

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. This one is a biggie.

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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

Realty Biz

The Mortgage Financing Contingency. 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.” These appraisal tips will help.

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What Is an Option Period When Buying a Home?

HomeLight

For example, states such as North Carolina and Georgia have a due diligence period that works in a similar way. A higher fee and shorter time frame might make the buyer’s offer more attractive to the seller, and sellers may ask for better terms which could extend the negotiation period. When does an option period begin?

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

HomeLight

The buyer’s financing with a lender. Most buyers will add a number of contingencies to the contract, such as the home inspection, appraisal, and financing contingency. However, a number of hiccups can prevent those contingencies from being lifted, including: Irresolvable issues that arise during due diligence.

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