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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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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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Some iBuyers will perform an inspection and may reduce their offer price based on what they find out about the home’s condition. iBuyers don’t plan to live in your home; after they make a purchase, they resell the home — in some cases after making light repairs. Real estate brokerage Redfin, which lists homes for a 1.5%

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HomeLight

APRIL 15, 2022

They share photos of the home, complete a digital walkthrough, and have the property exterior inspected. The last fees included are those for any home repairs deemed necessary by the iBuyer. Some companies that offer home trade-in programs include HomeLight , Knock , Opendoor and Orchard. Inspections / repairs.

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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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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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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.”. There are certain properties I would immediately order a title search before I do anything else: A foreclosure , a short sale , a bankruptcy, an estate sale,” Houck says.

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