First Team Real Estate

AUGUST 8, 2021

According to the latest National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the typical home sold last year was on the market for just three weeks. of offers faced bidding wars. In that case, the home has to go back on the market, pushing your timeline out even further. What is a backup offer?

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HomeLight

JULY 6, 2023

When your home first hits the market, your listing agent will note that it’s “Active,” as in ready and available for showings — but there’s a lot of ground to cover before your agent lists the status as “Closed,” when you have a done deal and you’re ready to hand over the keys. Learn More Contingent or pending, you’re under contract!

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HomeLight

JANUARY 13, 2022

Common contingencies include issues with appraisals, home inspections, or the buyer’s home sale. In other words, the primary deal on an active contingent listing might (maybe) fall through, causing sellers to place their home back on the market — or accept a backup offer. “I Common types of contingencies.

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HomeLight

JUNE 9, 2023

A property listed as “contingent” in real estate means the seller has accepted an offer, but the deal isn’t fully closed yet. The final sale hangs in the balance, waiting for certain conditions or “contingencies” to be met. What are the most common contingencies?

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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. How is Contingent Different from Pending?

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Let’s take a closer look at the meaning of contingent , so you can see how it might affect a home you are looking to buy. How your real estate agent markets your property when an offer has been accepted can have vital implications. For example, some agents will mark your home contingent, while others will mark pending.

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RIS Media

MAY 19, 2021

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. Appraisal Contingencies.

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