HomeLight

MARCH 20, 2023

That means a large majority of homebuyers must consider the sale of their current home prior to buying a new one. Most often, this type of scenario calls for a home sale contingency. Find a Buyer's Agent What is a home sale contingency? If the buyer’s current home sells, the sale of the new home can proceed.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

But one of the most influential bargaining tools is eliminating contingency clauses, especially the seller contingency clause, also known as the home sale contingency. What is a contingency clause? Let’s begin by looking at the “what” and “why” of contingency clauses. Source: (Masjid MABA / Unsplash).

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Realtor.com

OCTOBER 29, 2020

These are the most common contingencies that are part of your new home closing process: Home inspection contingency: This gives buyers the right to have the home professionally inspected. If something is wrong, you can request that it be fixed—or you can back out of the sale. Clear the title.

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2021

This is why many buyers make offers on their new home that include a sales contingency. With a sales contingency in your offer, you won’t have to close on your new home unless you’ve sold your old home. But a sales contingency could also make it harder to get an offer accepted.

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HomeLight

MARCH 2, 2023

Closing costs in California average about 1% of the home’s sale price , and there are other pre-paid costs you might have as well. While it is not always recommended to completely waive contingencies to impress a seller, you might consider pairing down to just the inspection contingency and financing contingency to remain competitive.

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HomeLight

APRIL 21, 2022

After listing your home for sale, you eagerly, nervously … anxiously await the news that someone wants to buy it. 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.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

“The logistics include timing the purchase and the sale, negotiating with both sides on moving or possession dates, and organizing belongings to get ready for the move,” said Mike Qui, owner of Good as Sold Home Buyers. Juggling the sale of one home and the purchase of another can be stressful even under the best of circumstances.

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