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What Is a Home Sale Contingency?

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That means a large majority of homebuyers must consider the sale of their current home prior to buying a new one. At the same time, it usually does not make sense for buyers to sell their home without having a new one lined up to move into. Most often, this type of scenario calls for a home sale contingency.

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

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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. In other words, “pending” is the next step after “contingent.”

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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

Realty Biz

When you begin an online search for a home, you may find some sale statuses you don’t fully understand. It is fairly obvious what is meant when homes have a status of “for sale” or “sold,” but some statuses may not be as clear. For example, if a home sale is contingent or pending, can you still make an offer?

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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. Contingent Statuses.

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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.” ” What do they mean and how will they affect your home sale? Two important statuses in the MLS are “Contingent” and “Pending.”

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Why Sellers Should Add a Kick-Out Clause to Avoid a Contingency Nightmare

HomeLight

As any seller would be, you’re thrilled when an offer comes in for your property — but that excitement fades when you find out it’s contingent on the sale of the buyer’s home. You’re hesitant to put all of your proverbial eggs in one buyer’s basket when the sale might never actually happen.