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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

Realty Biz

This means that certain clauses have to be completed, by perhaps both buyer and the seller, for the sale to close. If these contingencies aren’t met, the buyer can walk away from the deal. They will also get their earnest money deposit back , and the home will go back on the market.

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Contingent vs. Pending: Real Estate Lingo Explained

RIS Media

The contingent status typically allows the home to be shown to other possible buyers, allowing backup offers to be made. Not all sales will have contingencies with them, but most will. Buyers need to keep track of their mortgage contingency to make sure it doesn’t lapse. Appraisal Contingencies.

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Why Sellers Should Add a Kick-Out Clause to Avoid a Contingency Nightmare

HomeLight

In addition, some buyers (about 6% according to NAR’s most recent measure) will add a contingency to accommodate the fact that they need to sell their current home before purchasing yours. This is called the “home salecontingency. An ideal situation would be to receive an offer without a home sale contingency.

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What Is a Home Sale Contingency?

HomeLight

Most often, this type of scenario calls for a home sale contingency. With the help of real estate agent Jesse Allen , a single-family home expert in southern Indiana , we’ll help to explain the ins and outs of home sale contingencies, and offer additional alternatives for buyers who currently own a home.