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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?

HomeLight

The final sale hangs in the balance, waiting for certain conditions or “contingencies” to be met. These conditions can be anything from the buyer securing a mortgage, the home inspection clearing, or the sale of the buyer’s current home. Until those contingencies are cleared, the house isn’t officially sold.

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Under Contract vs. Pending Sale in Real Estate Transactions

Realty Biz

There may still be contingencies that need to be met, such as a home inspection or appraisal. If one of these contingencies is not met, then the sale can still be halted for the specific reasons set out in the contingency. For example, a buyer might have a contingency that the home must pass a home inspection.

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What is a Contingent House Listing?

Point2Homes

A home listed as contingent means the seller has accepted an offer. However, before the sale can go to closing, certain contingencies must be met. These clauses are defined in the sales contract and often have to do with home inspections, mortgage approvals and appraisals. No Showings.

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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. Common real estate contingencies include the following: Inspection Contingencies.

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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

Realty Biz

Let’s have a look at the most common types of contingency you are likely to see. Home Inspection Contingency. The purchase of the property can be contingent on the home inspector’s report. Naturally, the buyer doesn’t want to buy a property that has problems, so this contingency helps prevent that.

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

HomeLight

Things that could derail a sale during the sale pending period include: The home inspection. Contingencies that fail to be met or lifted. 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.

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What Happens After Making an Offer on a House?

Windemere Buying

Making an offer on a house feels like a reason to celebrate. You’ve applied for financing , worked with your agent to search for available listings, put in time attending open houses, and have found the place you’re ready to call home. So, what happens after you make an offer on a house?