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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

Realty Biz

Even if the buyer has pre-approval for a mortgage, things can still go wrong when they apply for the loan. Perhaps, they have taken out a fresh loan, or their situation has changed in some other way since pre-approval. One of the standard contingencies in nearly all real estate contracts is delivering a clear title.