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How Can a Buyer Get Their Earnest Money Back?

Realty Biz

Furthermore, it's also important for buyers to do their due diligence on the property before signing a contract. Due to the home inspection results, the buyer must provide written notice of their intent to terminate the contract. As with other contingencies, the buyer must follow the timeline protocol for a response.

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The Most Common Home Buying Real Estate Contingencies

Realty Biz

Home inspection: often called a due diligence contingency, will give the buyer rights to have the house inspected. Most buyers will have a home inspection contingency in their contract. Obtaining financing: allows the purchaser to get the funds to buy the property from a lender of their choice.

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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

Realty Biz

Understanding how a home inspection works is essential for both buyers and sellers, given the importance of this real estate transaction phase. Home Sale Contingency. If the buyer still needs to sell their home before they can close on the new property, a home sale contingency can be put in place.

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

Redfin

Financing issues. Unless you’re submitting an all-cash offer, you’ll need to obtain financing to purchase your home. A common contingency is the home sale contingency, which means the buyer’s offer is contingent upon selling their current home. The buyer is unable to sell their house.

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A Seller’s Guide To When A Buyer Does and Doesn’t Get Their Earnest Money Back

HomeLight

The Financing Contingency : This contingency, sometimes called a mortgage contingency, is also only applicable to offers requiring a mortgage to purchase the property. It is simply a period of time that the buyer sets to secure financing approval from a lender for the purchase of the home.

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What is a 72-Hour Kick Out Clause And How Does It Work In a Home Sale?

HomeLight

Understanding the implications of a kick-out clause can make the difference between buying the home you want and being saddled with two mortgages (or not being able to qualify for financing). Examples of contingencies that may cause the seller to add a kick-out clause: A home sale contingency.

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Think The Cash Closing Process Is Always Fast? 11 Delays Buyers Should Watch Out For

HomeLight

A cash deal can close in as little as 7 days, while financed home purchases tend to take an average of 45 days to close. And if you add a home sale contingency into the mix (that is, if you need to sell your current home before you can buy a new one), closing the deal can take even longer. Financing issues.

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