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. Short Sale.

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Purchase and sale agreement Backup offer Home sale contingency Short sale 145

HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

These are the top home closing delays that could affect if and when you close on your new home, and how to overcome them. For most buyers, financing a home through a bank or lender with a mortgage loan is necessary to purchase the property. Asking for a home warranty to cover questionable or outdated features.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 13, 2022

Inspection contingencies. Inspection contingencies mean that a buyer can get a home inspected before the deal goes through, and can back out of the purchase with earnest money intact, depending on what the inspector finds. Inspection contingencies can be waived. Appraisal contingencies.

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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.

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MLS Backup offer Inspection contingency Purchase and sale agreement 98

HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

When you’re buying a house, the list of what can go wrong at closing includes everything from issues with the mortgage loan and buyer’s credit, insurance snags, appraisal problems, title claims, and events beyond everyone’s control (such as natural disasters, or buyer or seller illness or death). Problem: Wire fraud (money goes missing).

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Closing Purchase and sale agreement Title Home sale contingency 104

HomeLight

APRIL 21, 2022

You found your new home and want to avoid carrying two mortgages. 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. Your home has recently gone on and off the market.

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