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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

Realty Biz

One of the standard contingencies in nearly all real estate contracts is delivering a clear title. A few things that ensure this happening are a title search to ensure there are no liens or other title problems, putting a cloud on the title. In real estate jargon, this is referred to as a “backup offer.”