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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

Realty Biz

Most of the time, when a home is at the contingent stage, sellers are still interested in offers from other parties. If you really like a home that is at the contingent stage, you can ask your real estate agent to put in an offer. In real estate jargon, this is referred to as a “backup offer.”

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Contingent vs. Pending: Real Estate Lingo Explained

RIS Media

” There are other statuses in the MLS listings like “Pending,” “Contingent,” “Coming Soon” and “Expired.” Two important statuses in the MLS are “Contingent” and “Pending.” What Other MLS Statuses Are There? Contingent vs. Pending?

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The 10-Step Plan My $1 Billion Team Uses to Find Homes for Desperate Buyers

The Close

The secret is to get access to homes before there is a lot of competition for them through the MLS. We often don’t know who is selling the most homes in any given area, so we train our buyers’ agents to search the MLS for properties sold over the past six to 12 months. Write Backup Offers With a Backup Clause Written by an Attorney.

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

HomeLight

That’s why it’s important for your real estate agent to keep your property’s status up to date, both in the multiple listing service (MLS) that agents cooperatively use, as well as in online marketplaces, which pull data from the MLS. An offer has been accepted, and the sale is expected to close. Why have a backup offer on hand?

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Zillow vs. Family Owned Brokerages: 6 Ways First Team Real Estate Saves Southern California Homeowners Thousands When Selling A Home

First Team Real Estate

pulls data directly from the MLS, providing an up to the minute look at our niche Southern California markets. Home Repairs and Staging. So we assess exactly what repairs and staging techniques will have the greatest return on investment for your home specifically. to analyze changes that will affect your home sale.

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Zillow vs. Family Owned Brokerages: 6 Ways First Team Real Estate Saves Southern California Homeowners Thousands When Selling A Home

First Team Real Estate

pulls data directly from the MLS, providing an up to the minute look at our niche Southern California markets. Home Repairs and Staging. So we assess exactly what repairs and staging techniques will have the greatest return on investment for your home specifically. to analyze changes that will affect your home sale.

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Agent, Realtor, Broker: What Do You Call a Person Who Sells Houses?

HomeLight

Lists your home on the multiple listing service (MLS). Assists in staging or hires a professional staging service. Vets all buyers and presents you with all offers and backup offers. Evaluates and negotiates offers and makes recommendations on counteroffers. Schedules showings and hosts open houses.

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