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How Long Can a House Be Under Contract?

Norada Real Estate

The length of time a house can be under contract can vary, but understanding the contingencies and obligations during this period can help both parties prepare for a successful closing. Purpose of Under Contract The purpose of the under-contract period is to allow both parties to fulfill any contingencies and prepare for closing.

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17 Home Closing Delays and How You Can Avoid Them

HomeLight

Closing on a house seems pretty straightforward. Once the buyer and seller sign the contract, the closing process begins — and therein lies the rub. While seamless closings are ideal for everyone involved, they almost never happen unless the buyer is paying cash on the home, and even then there can be a roadblock or two.

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First Time Selling a House Checklist

Realty Biz

Review Offers Carefully When considering an offer for a home, it is crucial to pay close attention to the essential contract terms, especially those related to contingencies. Contingencies are conditions that must be met for the sale to proceed, and they protect the buyer's interests.

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What Are Common Terms and Conditions in a House Offer

Realty Biz

Common Contingencies Found in an Offer to Purchase. Home Inspection Contingency. One of the most common terms in an offer is the home inspection contingency clause. This contingency gives you a way to back out of the deal with your earnest money if the home inspector finds some serious issues. Closing Date.

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10 Things to Know About the ‘Sale Pending’ Phase, aka House Closing Limbo

HomeLight

Not only will you need to be packing, cleaning, and getting the house ready for your buyer, there’s also a lot of waiting and hoping that all of the moving pieces fall into place and your home sale closes on time, if you make it to closing at all. Contingencies that fail to be met or lifted. The property appraisal.

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Selling a House in Delaware? You’re on the Hook for These 9 Closing Costs and More

HomeLight

You’ll need to subtract your closing costs to determine how much money you’ll walk away with after the sale. So, what are closing costs in Delaware? In Delaware, sellers typically pay 6% to 10% of the home’s sale price in closing costs. You must pay off your mortgage before you can transfer the title to a new owner.

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Buying Your House With Cold, Hard Cash? Here’s Your Step-by-Step Guide

HomeLight

Though you won’t need a financing contingency, you should consider an inspection contingency and an appraisal contingency. They’ll act as an independent third party to hold, account for, and transfer money, and they’ll also facilitate the title search and title transfer. Get an inspection.