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How does the “buy before you sell” model differ from iBuyers and Power buyers?

Housing Wire

A majority of homeowners must sell their current home before they can qualify for a mortgage on their next home due to federal lending requirements around debt-to-income and down payments. When, and if, contingent offers are accepted, they can result in paying as much as 11% more for the home relative to a cash offer.

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Real Estate Pending Vs. Contingent: MLS Lingo Explained for Sellers

HomeLight

In the meantime, with a “Contingent” status, the seller is typically allowed to continue showing the home and accept backup offers in the event something goes awry. So what are the contract stipulations that put a listing into that “Contingent” stage, and how common is it for a property to hang in closing limbo?

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