HomeLight

OCTOBER 11, 2021

You see a house you love, but the listing shows that it is an “active pending short sale.”. Can you still make an offer on the house, or are you out of luck? And just what is a short sale, anyway? Is a short sale home purchase for you? And can you still make an offer on an active pending short sale?

Short sale 71

Short sale Sales Banks Backup offer 71

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. Contingent Statuses.

Purchase and sale agreement 145

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

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

If you’re selling your home in a hot market rampant with bidding wars that drive up the purchase offers on home sales, you may realize that your home is unlikely to appraise for the inflated purchase offer or even for your asking price. Short sales or foreclosures in your area have driven home prices artificially low.

Purchase and sale agreement 89

Purchase and sale agreement Proof of funds Backup offer Finance 89

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. Buyers also can use the findings of an inspection to negotiate for repairs or credits. An offer has been accepted, and the sale is expected to close.

MLS 90

MLS Backup offer Inspection contingency Purchase and sale agreement 90

HomeLight

JANUARY 13, 2022

Many offers contain contingencies. In May 2020, 76% of closed sales contained purchase contingencies, a survey from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) found. Common contingencies include issues with appraisals, home inspections, or the buyer’s home sale. Inspection contingencies. Appraisal contingencies.

Backup offer 75

Backup offer Inspection contingency Purchase and sale agreement Home sale contingency 75

HomeLight

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The only thing that stands between you and a sale is the appraisal. After being under the microscope at open houses and inspection, you may wonder: What’s the point of this final examination? So, anything a seller can do to make sure the appraisal goes well contributes to an on-time closing and smooth sale.

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Loans Agents Inspection Closing 117