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.
Realty Biz
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
They will also get their earnest money deposit back , and the home will go back on the market. The home could be subject to a few different types of contingency. Let’s have a look at the most common types of contingency you are likely to see. Home Inspection Contingency. Home Sale Contingency.
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HomeLight
JULY 31, 2020
Asking for a home warranty to cover questionable or outdated features. If all else fails and the repairs are too significant, it’s important to have an inspection contingency in the contract that allows the buyer to cancel the deal after evaluating the inspection report without losing their earnest money deposit.
HomeLight
OCTOBER 30, 2020
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. Because it’s fast.
HomeLight
JUNE 30, 2021
There’s more that goes into making an offer besides landing on a purchase price. In some states, an attorney will oversee the closing of the sale instead of a title company; if you’re going it alone, regardless, it’s a good idea to think about hiring one. Step 1: Land on your offer price. Inspection contingency.
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