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

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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. Financing contingency Sometimes called a mortgage contingency , this specifies that the deal hinges on the buyer securing their loan. Quite simply, life happens.

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