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Redfin
JUNE 17, 2025
Accepting a contingent offer on your home can feel like a gamble – but it doesn’t have to. The short answer to whether you should accept a contingent offer on your house is that it depends. If the buyer wants to continue with the sale, they can request repairs or lower the purchase price.
HomeLight
JUNE 9, 2023
Most real estate contracts — or roughly 80% — contain contingencies , according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). As of 2023, 79% of contracts included an inspection contingency while 82% contained an appraisal contingency. What are the most common contingencies?
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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. Appraisal Contingencies. Home Sale Contingencies.
HomeLight
JULY 6, 2023
So what are the contract stipulations that put a listing into that “Contingent” stage, and how common is it for a property to hang in closing limbo? Here are 5 common contingencies in real estate contracts: Inspection contingency A buyer and their lender understandably want a home inspection to make sure they’re not investing in a lemon.
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. 4) Home sale contingency.
HomeLight
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Appraisal contingency. Appraisal contingencies are also related to getting your mortgage. In order to get a home loan, your mortgage lender needs to make sure they don’t lend you more money to buy the property than it’s worth. Inspection contingency. Home sale contingency.
HomeLight
JULY 31, 2022
If you want to exclude certain contingencies to make your offer more competitive, you can waive them, but it is not always a good idea. Common contingencies include: Inspection contingency. If issues arise during the home inspection that weren’t disclosed, it could be grounds for canceling the sale without a penalty.
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