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What Is a Home Sale Contingency?

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After all, few people can afford to hold two mortgages. At the same time, it usually does not make sense for buyers to sell their home without having a new one lined up to move into. So what options does that leave for the homebuyer who must also be a home seller ? Find a Buyer's Agent What is a home sale contingency?

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Do I Accept the First Offer on My House, or Wait and See?

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You found your new home and want to avoid carrying two mortgages. Cash vs. financing : Cash offers usually result in a faster sale than mortgage-backed offers; if speed is an important aspect of the sale, this could make a significant difference. Your house has been on the market three months or more.

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Sell Your House for Cash: For Some, the Convenience Can’t Be Beat

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Below are some of the types of non-institutional buyers who may have the cash on hand to transact without a financing contingency: The creative buyer. HomeLight’s 2020 agent survey found that buyers who would traditionally use a mortgage are finding ways to pay cash however they can. You need quick access to cash.