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

Housing Wire

Buy before you sell’ (BBYS) products like The Trade-In Mortgage powered by Calque eliminate the stressors caused by financing contingencies. Also, BBYS products make homeowners competitive bidders because they can submit non-contingent offers that can compete with cash offers, which made up one-third of winning offers in Q4 2023.

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Contingent vs. Under Contract: What Do These Terms Mean?

Marco Santarelli

This could be related to financing, inspection reports, or other factors that need to be addressed before the deal can proceed. If you're selling your home, setting contingencies protects you if something comes up with either buying another property or finding an acceptable offer from someone who wants to buy yours.

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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. Most of the time, when a home is at the contingent stage, sellers are still interested in offers from other parties.

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Can You Put an Offer on a House That’s Contingent?

RIS Media

Once you find your dream home and it happens to be marked as contingent, you can still place an offer. Real estate listings go through different stages. An active listing means the home in question is currently on sale, and sellers are actively open to offers. Finances falling through. Contingent meaning. It depends.

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Real Estate Terminology: Contingent, Pending, Under Contract, and More

Windemere Selling

Pending: When a home is listed as “pending” it means the seller has accepted the buyer’s offer and the sale will most likely be finalized after a successful final inspection and the buyer securing financing. Image Source: Getty Images – Image Credit: xavierarnau. What does contingent mean in real estate?

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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?

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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. Financing or Mortgage Contingencies. The majority of homebuyers use a mortgage to finance their purchases. Financing problems delay closing in around a third of all real estate transactions.