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10 Things to Know About the ‘Sale Pending’ Phase, aka House Closing Limbo

HomeLight

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. Title work reveals unresolved issues. Line up backup offers to hedge your risk.

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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

Realty Biz

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.

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Can You Put an Offer on a House That’s Contingent?

RIS Media

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. Whenever you’re purchasing real estate, a title search is one of the standard boxes that must be checked.

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The Meaning of Active Under Contract Explained

Realty Biz

Before finalizing the deal, certain conditions ( like a completed property inspection) must take place. The seller has agreed to accept a contingent offer from the purchaser. During this time, the seller can still accept backup offers from other interested parties. Making an Offer on a House Under Contract.

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Contingent vs. Pending: Real Estate Lingo Explained

RIS Media

The contingent status typically allows the home to be shown to other possible buyers, allowing backup offers to be made. Common real estate contingencies include the following: Inspection Contingencies. The most common contingency is the home inspection contingency. Title Contingencies.

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What to Do Before Offering on a Home

RIS Media

Buyers are waiving a home inspection. Buyers are waiving their home appraisal or offering an appraisal gap guarantee. Getting rid of the mortgage financing clause in their offer. You may see some of these things or all of them before making an offer. It will help tailor your offer when the time comes.

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What Happens After Making an Offer on a House?

Windemere Buying

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!