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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.”

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Contingent vs. Pending: Real Estate Lingo Explained

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” 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.” Title Contingencies. What Other MLS Statuses Are There?

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The Meaning of Active Under Contract Explained

Realty Biz

In other locations, the sale may be referred to as being contingent in the multiple listing service (MLS). 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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10 Things to Know About the ‘Sale Pending’ Phase, aka House Closing Limbo

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The first is the active period, when your home is listed as available for sale in your local MLS. Sale pending is the status in between active and sold, which indicates that you’ve accepted an offer and are in the process of selling, but that the sale is not yet completed. Title work reveals unresolved issues.

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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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Why Sellers Should Add a Kick-Out Clause to Avoid a Contingency Nightmare

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It’s standard for homebuyers to pencil in these escape hatches in the event that the home fails to appraise, an issue crops up with the title, or if they’re unhappy with the results of the inspection. This tells other buyers that the home is still available for showings and backup offers. It’s not instant.

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What Is a Home Sale Contingency?

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Title Contingency: If the title inspection reveals problematic issues, the buyer can insist upon remedies from the seller or walk away from the purchase. A kick-out clause acts as a sort of compromise in light of an offer with a home sale contingency. In Allen’s market, this term is more common.