Point2Homes

DECEMBER 8, 2020

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. Short Sale.

Purchase and sale agreement 145

Purchase and sale agreement Backup offer Home sale contingency Short sale 145

HomeLight

JANUARY 13, 2022

If a contingency isn’t met, then buyers can back out of a deal without any repercussions and they can get their earnest money back. Common contingencies include issues with appraisals, home inspections, or the buyer’s home sale. How is an active contingent listing different from a pending listing?

Backup offer 79

Backup offer Inspection contingency Purchase and sale agreement Home sale contingency 79

HomeLight

JULY 6, 2023

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?

MLS 93

MLS Backup offer Inspection contingency Purchase and sale agreement 93