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How to Avoid a Delayed Closing: 7 Common Roadblocks to Be Aware of

Redfin

To avoid potential issues or delays, Western Title Company recommends informing your title or settlement agent of any IRS tax liens or bankruptcies that involve the seller or the property. A common contingency is the home sale contingency, which means the buyer’s offer is contingent upon selling their current home.

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25 Nightmare Scenarios That Can Disrupt Closing (And How to Avoid Them)

HomeLight

There are certain properties I would immediately order a title search before I do anything else: A foreclosure , a short sale , a bankruptcy, an estate sale,” Houck says. We do all the due diligence upfront,” he says. Problem: You have a home sale contingency — and your house hasn’t sold.

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