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 6, 2023

When your home first hits the market, your listing agent will note that it’s “Active,” as in ready and available for showings — but there’s a lot of ground to cover before your agent lists the status as “Closed,” when you have a done deal and you’re ready to hand over the keys. Learn More Contingent or pending, you’re under contract!

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MLS Backup offer Inspection contingency Purchase and sale agreement 90

HomeLight

JANUARY 13, 2022

If a contingency isn’t met, then buyers can back out of a deal without any repercussions and they can get their earnest money back. Common contingencies include issues with appraisals, home inspections, or the buyer’s home sale. How is an active contingent listing different from a pending listing?

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Backup offer Inspection contingency Purchase and sale agreement Home sale contingency 76

HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

Out of the delayed contracts, the most common causes were financing issues (37%), followed by appraisal issues (18%) and inspection issues (16%). If this problem can’t be resolved, an appraisal contingency in the contract allows the buyer to cancel the agreement and retain their earnest money deposit. Home sale contingency.

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Closing Purchase and sale agreement Title search Earnest money deposit 107

HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

So get a contract, then call for a home inspection, and then call the insurance company — those are the calls that you make before you do anything else.”. In a traditional market, buyers won’t want to close until the issue is resolved. Maybe inspection repairs haven’t been completed as promised or expected.

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Closing Purchase and sale agreement Title Home sale contingency 102

HomeLight

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Please visit the iBuyer’s website for the most up-to-date information on each individual program’s fees, market coverage, business model, and more. When a buyer is scheduled to tour your home the next day, you can’t hit the sack. million depending on the market. Service fee: Between 5% and 13% of your home sale price.

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Home sale contingency Sales Closing Short sale 91

HomeLight

APRIL 21, 2022

To help you evaluate your first offer, we’ll walk you through key consideration points, how to weigh the strength of the offer, encourage you to assess your objectives, and how to factor in market conditions. You found your new home and want to avoid carrying two mortgages. Your house has been on the market three months or more.

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