Realtor.com

JANUARY 12, 2021

You could, for example, insert terms in the purchase agreement that allow you, as the seller, to continue to accept offers and for the buyer to be allowed the option to match or exceed any higher offers. Buyers can also take backup offers (more on these options later). Can home sellers accept backup offers?

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Norada Real Estate

APRIL 20, 2023

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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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Home Inspection Contingency. Home inspections are one of the biggest hurdles in home sales. It is not uncommon for a home to go from being market “contingent” to “back on the market” because of some issues discovered from the home inspection. Home Sale Contingency.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Before inspections, you may fear the state of the home or the seller’s willingness to negotiate repairs if the home needs serious work. For example, states such as North Carolina and Georgia have a due diligence period that works in a similar way. Type of inspections needed for the buyer to do their due diligence.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Things that could derail a sale during the sale pending period include: The home inspection. Most buyers will add a number of contingencies to the contract, such as the home inspection, appraisal, and financing contingency. Line up backup offers to hedge your risk. You’re not entitled to see the full inspection report.

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RIS Media

APRIL 18, 2022

Buyers are waiving a home inspection. Buyers are waiving their home appraisal or offering an appraisal gap guarantee. 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.

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HomeLight

JULY 23, 2021

If the first offer isn’t accepted — maybe the price is too low, or there are too many contingencies on the sale — the seller will surely want the opportunity for another offer to come in on their home. When [my team] lists properties, we actually encourage all of our clients to accept a backup offer,” says Cheperdak.

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