Redfin

JUNE 11, 2025

In this article: Home inspection contingency Appraisal contingency Financing contingency Title contingency Home sale contingency Home insurance contingency Kick-out clause FAQs about contingencies in real estate 1. Home inspection contingency This is one of the most frequently used contingencies in real estate.

Purchase and sale agreement

RIS Media

APRIL 8, 2022

Home inspection problems. Home inspections are standard practice when buying a home and don’t usually stop a sale unless there is a severe underlying issue with the property. The title search reveals issues. The title needs to be clean. You’ll want to make a backup offer to put yourself in the game.

Debt-to-income ratio

Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Home Inspection Contingency. Home inspections are one of the biggest hurdles in home sales. It is not uncommon for a home to go from being market “contingent” to “back on the market” because of some issues discovered from the home inspection. Home Sale Contingency.

Backup offer

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 Inspection contingencies. Title contingencies.

Backup offer

HomeLight

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Things that could derail a sale during the sale pending period include: The home inspection. Most buyers will add a number of contingencies to the contract, such as the home inspection, appraisal, and financing contingency. Line up backup offers to hedge your risk. You’re not entitled to see the full inspection report.

Closing

Windemere Buying

JUNE 22, 2022

It means the seller has accepted an offer and there’s a good chance the deal will go through, but because the sale is not yet final, the property is technically not off the table. Other interested buyers will make backup offers in case the first offer falls through. Now you’re ready to close!

Purchase and sale agreement