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Contingent vs. Pending: Real Estate Lingo Explained

RIS Media

” There are other statuses in the MLS listings like “Pending,” “Contingent,” “Coming Soon” and “Expired.” Two important statuses in the MLS are “Contingent” and “Pending.” Financing or Mortgage Contingencies. What Other MLS Statuses Are There?

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What is a Contingent House Listing?

Point2Homes

Homes for sale may be subject to different contingent statuses, which may also be referred to differently, according to the individual multiple listing service (MLS). A backup offer is not uncommon in real estate sales. If the first sale falls through, the backup offer will then be in position to move forward with the purchase.

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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

Realty Biz

The Mortgage Financing Contingency. While it is rarer for a home sale to fall apart because of a buyer not getting financing, it is still something where due diligence is essential. In real estate jargon, this is referred to as a “backup offer.” These appraisal tips will help.

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The Meaning of Active Under Contract Explained

Realty Biz

In other locations, the sale may be referred to as being contingent in the multiple listing service (MLS). The seller has agreed to accept a contingent offer from the purchaser. During this time, the seller can still accept backup offers from other interested parties. Making an Offer on a House Under Contract.

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What Buyers Can Do in an Extreme Sellers’ Market

Realty Biz

Here is some bright news for buyers, according to Realtor.com, new MLS listings were up in early to mid-April by about 40% over last year. By having a thorough understanding of your finances, you can gather any needed information specific to a house that you are interested in and quickly calculate the maximum offer you can make.

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

HomeLight

The first is the active period, when your home is listed as available for sale in your local MLS. Sale pending is the status in between active and sold, which indicates that you’ve accepted an offer and are in the process of selling, but that the sale is not yet completed. The buyer’s financing with a lender.

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

HomeLight

That’s why it’s important for your real estate agent to keep your property’s status up to date, both in the multiple listing service (MLS) that agents cooperatively use, as well as in online marketplaces, which pull data from the MLS. An offer has been accepted, and the sale is expected to close. Why have a backup offer on hand?

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