Keeping Current Matters

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Understand Your Finances. There are, however, certain contingencies you don’t want to forego. Freddie Mac explains: “ Resist the temptation to waive the inspection contingency, especially in a hot market or if the home is being sold ‘as-is’, which means the seller won’t pay for repairs. Bottom Line.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Types of contingencies Several common types of contingencies can cause a home to be listed as “contingent.” ” These include: Inspection contingencies: This allows the buyer to have the home inspected within a certain timeframe.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Selling a house “as is” without inspection is the definition of driving a hard bargain. As for whether you can sell a house as is without inspection — the answer is yes, it’s possible and does happen. Why ‘as is’ doesn’t always mean no inspection. However, a buyer could still include an inspection contingency in the contract.

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HomeLight

JUNE 9, 2023

The final sale hangs in the balance, waiting for certain conditions or “contingencies” to be met. These conditions can be anything from the buyer securing a mortgage, the home inspection clearing, or the sale of the buyer’s current home. Until those contingencies are cleared, the house isn’t officially sold.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Contingencies while ‘under contract’ Here are some common types of contingencies in residential home sales: Financing contingency: A financing or mortgage contingency safeguards buyers who need to finalize a home loan. If the buyer fails to secure financing, they can withdraw without losing their deposit.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 12, 2024

They are essentially clauses in your purchase agreement that are designed to protect you from unforeseen issues, like problems unearthed during a home inspection or difficulties securing financing. What is a loan contingency? How does a contingency removal work?

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Norada Real Estate

APRIL 15, 2023

However, the duration can be influenced by several factors, such as contingencies, negotiations, and local regulations. Additionally, the type of financing being used, such as FHA or VA loans, can also impact the length of the under-contract period. Factors that Affect the Length of Under Contract A.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2024

After you open escrow and the buyer submits a good faith earnest money deposit, some or all of the following contingencies may need to be addressed: The financing contingency will appear in contracts where a buyer needs to finalize a mortgage loan to purchase the home.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 13, 2024

Pre-approval provides a significant advantage by showing sellers you are a serious buyer with the financing ready to make a purchase. Making Competitive Offers Offering above the asking price and waiving contingencies like financing and inspections have become common tactics for winning in bidding wars.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 16, 2022

All-cash offers were found to be significantly more successful than other strategies that are commonly used in bidding wars, such as waiving the financing contingency or a pre-inspection. Another tactic that helped in bidding wars was pre-inspection, which improved a buyer’s chances by 25%.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Straightforwardness: Unlike contingent offers, which are dependent on certain events like the sale of the buyer’s current home ( home sale contingency ) or satisfactory home inspections ( home inspection contingency ), non-contingent offers allow you to bypass these stipulations.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 20, 2022

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.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

But first, you have to sell your old home, potentially secure financing, and secure a home appraisal (and likely an inspection) on your new house. Most purchase agreements have some terms in place that must be met for the deal to go through, such as having a home inspection completed. Financing contingency.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The home buying contingencies below should be completely understood before signing on the dotted line of a purchase and sale agreement. 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.

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Realty Biz

JULY 25, 2023

There may still be contingencies that need to be met, such as a home inspection or appraisal. If one of these contingencies is not met, then the sale can still be halted for the specific reasons set out in the contingency. For example, a buyer might have a contingency that the home must pass a home inspection.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

That’s because “a buyer purchasing a home with a mortgage loan could still lose their financing, even with a solid preapproval letter. A contingency means that you’re willing to purchase the home contingent on certain details checking out. Get an inspection. Still, “we love working with a cash buyer,” Ludecker says.

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RIS Media

MAY 19, 2021

Not all sales will have contingencies with them, but most will. Common real estate contingencies include the following: Inspection Contingencies. The most common contingency is the home inspection contingency. The home inspection can lead to some delays in the process, too, for around 10% of cases.

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Windemere Buying

APRIL 12, 2023

Mortgage Lender You need financing to buy a home. Home Inspector The home inspection is key to the home buying process. Buyers will often include a home inspection contingency in their offer to allow for renegotiation or canceling the contract entirely. Talk to your agent for more information.

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Windemere Selling

MARCH 14, 2022

Common Real Estate Contingencies Home Inspection Contingency A home inspection contingency allows the buyer to have the home professionally inspected within a certain window of time. This contingency allows buyers to sell their current home and use the proceeds to finance the purchase of their new one.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 22, 2022

I didn’t even include an inspection contingency. Other than the appraisal, inspection clauses are the most common reason to cancel a home purchase. In some states, all inspections are completed upfront, and once a purchase offer is signed, the offer is binding. Federal law gives buyers 10 days to inspect for lead paint.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The top regrets listed were all finance-related, including maintenance, mortgage and other costs being too high. Another big danger associated with maintenance costs is that it has become increasingly more common for buyers to waive the home inspection contingency to try and get their offer accepted.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Home Inspection Discoveries. A home inspection contingency is a standard clause to protect the buyer should the home inspection discover problems. Also, if the home inspection report reveals serious problems, it may not be possible to secure the home loan expected. Financing Isn’t Guaranteed.

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Realty Biz

JUNE 15, 2022

Additionally, some buyers planning to finance their purchase with a home loan are losing out to others who are able to pay entirely in cash, which is seen as a more attractive offer to a seller, since they don’t need to worry about the sale falling through in the financing stage.

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HomeLight

JUNE 29, 2021

Before accepting an offer, check for the following contingencies, and determine whether you find the contingencies acceptable or wish to negotiate them out of the deal. Financing contingency. Financing issues can cause closing delays up to three weeks — or worse, kill the deal entirely. Appraisal contingency.

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Redfin

JANUARY 25, 2021

Though you can technically add any contingency you want to an offer, here are the 9 most common homebuying contingencies to consider. 1) Home inspection contingency. As the buyer you should always order a home inspection. 2) Appraisal contingency. 3) Financing contingency.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

This is important: if your real estate agent puts in an all-cash offer on your behalf, they will not include a financing contingency. The seller makes decisions based on the terms of your offer, including contingencies. So in many cases, making an all-cash offer means you won’t even attempt to obtain financing at all. (No

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Hank Miller Team

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Buyers were/are so stressed to secure a home that some toss caution to the wind; overpaying, waiving finance contingencies, inspection contingencies and more. If this buyer was getting a loan, any appraiser will note this and certainly call for structural inspection as well.

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Point2Homes

DECEMBER 8, 2020

A home listed as contingent means the seller has accepted an offer. However, before the sale can go to closing, certain contingencies must be met. These clauses are defined in the sales contract and often have to do with home inspections, mortgage approvals and appraisals. Common Contingencies Found in Real Estate Contracts.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 31, 2020

You must have your financing preapproved and be working with a lender that will close the deal quickly. Not common, but what some buyers are beginning to do is waive appraisal and inspection contingencies to make their offers more attractive to home sellers. Expect bidding wars.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In a real estate sale, it’s common for there to be contingencies – or conditions – that need to be met before the buyer will close the deal. These contingencies are put in place to protect the buyer’s interests.

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RIS Media

APRIL 12, 2021

A buyer will usually have to get financing to buy a house. A mortgage contingency will state that the buyer has a specific window of time (usually 30 to 60 days) from the date of the purchase agreement to line up a home loan. Contingency Timeframes May Vary. The timeframe for each contingency may be different.

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Windemere Buying

AUGUST 31, 2022

Making a Contingent Offer on a Home. Buyers are responsible for securing financing , having the home inspected, and getting the property appraised. Common Real Estate Contingencies. Home Inspection Contingency. Financing Contingency. Image Source: Getty Images – Image Credit: andresr.

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Dwell Real Estate

JULY 10, 2020

You waived your contingencies To make offers more attractive to sellers, it’s not uncommon for buyers to waive contract contingencies regarding real estate financing or an inspection. You might be tempted to do the same—a hefty earnest money deposit without contingencies will make you more attractive home buyers.

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Realty Biz

JULY 6, 2022

One way of doing that will be eliminating common contingencies. Over the last few years it was not uncommon for a buyer to waive their home inspection contingency or even their financing! In a hot seller’s market there are many buyers who will waive a home inspection. More Back on Market Properties.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

The associated contingencies , which come with additional risks for the seller, are where you’ll find most key distinctions between a cash offer and an offer backed by a mortgage loan. The most obvious contingency with an offer that requires financing is, of course, the financing itself. There’s no financing contingency.

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Windemere Buying

JUNE 22, 2022

You’ve applied for financing , worked with your agent to search for available listings, put in time attending open houses, and have found the place you’re ready to call home. The timeline for inspections during the closing process vary state to state. Making an offer on a house feels like a reason to celebrate.

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Dwell Real Estate

JULY 10, 2020

You waived your contingencies To make offers more attractive to sellers, it’s not uncommon for buyers to waive contract contingencies regarding real estate financing or an inspection. Most experts recommend that you not waive the inspection contingency, unless you’re planning on tearing the property down.

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