HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

If all else fails and the repairs are too significant, it’s important to have an inspection contingency in the contract that allows the buyer to cancel the deal after evaluating the inspection report without losing their earnest money deposit. Short sale. Problems with the title. How it can delay closing.

Closing 107

Closing Purchase and sale agreement Title search Earnest money deposit 107

HomeLight

JANUARY 13, 2022

Inspection contingencies. Inspection contingencies mean that a buyer can get a home inspected before the deal goes through, and can back out of the purchase with earnest money intact, depending on what the inspector finds. Inspection contingencies can be waived. Appraisal contingencies.

Backup offer 74

Backup offer Inspection contingency Purchase and sale agreement Home sale contingency 74

HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

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. If an inspection contingency was included in the purchase contract, the buyer can walk away from the sale if the inspection uncovers something ugly.

Closing 103

Closing Purchase and sale agreement Title Home sale contingency 103

HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Contingencies can range from the relatively minor or otherwise workable — like requesting a $3,000 allowance to fix a plumbing issue that was revealed during inspection — to more serious stipulations, such as a buyer needing to sell their existing house before closing on the next. Negotiable contingencies. Home inspections.

Purchase and sale agreement 78

Purchase and sale agreement Pre-approval Earnest money deposit Inspection 78

HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

Inspection period. Jackson says there’s a decent chance a cash buyer will still include an inspection contingency in the contract — especially if they are offering closer to market value. Pay attention to the number of days allotted for the cash buyer to complete their inspection. Step 6: Pass the inspection.

Earnest money deposit 98

Earnest money deposit Inspection Proof of funds Inspection contingency 98