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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?

HomeLight

So if you’re buying a house and see a listing that’s contingent, it’s likely going to be fully off the market soon. If you receive a contingent offer as a seller, statistically speaking, that deal is likely to still close. That said, contingencies in a real estate contract do create some uncertainty.

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7 Creative Strategies to Make Your Offers Stand Out in a Seller’s Market

The Close

A strong seller’s market is a lot like dealing with the craziness of this pandemic. Hating to lose more than I wanted to win, I came up with these seven creative strategies to make any offer stand out in a seller’s market. Make Sure You Have a Proper Approval Letter From a Reputable Lender. CALL the Listing Agent.

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How Do I Cancel a Home Purchase Offer? Cold Feet

Realty Biz

That’s probably why the price was a little below the market average. Yeah, I’ve been studying the market for a while and knew what houses were selling for. In my eagerness to buy my first home, I made a full-price offer with the only continency being that my mortgage was approved. Now I have buyer’s regret.

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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate Sales

Realty Biz

Let’s take a closer look at the meaning of contingent , so you can see how it might affect a home you are looking to buy. If you are selling a home, there are also some ramifications you should know about as well. How your real estate agent markets your property when an offer has been accepted can have vital implications.

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4 signs a pending home sale will fall through

Real Trends

Before a mortgage is approved, lenders will have a property appraisal. This ensures that the value of the deal is in sync with the sale price. Low appraisals are common during a “seller’s market,” which often occurs when housing demand is greater than housing supply. Home sale contingency.

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iBuying bloodbath drags on as losses mount

Realty Biz

residential real estate market has proved to be a real test for iBuying companies. The iBuying business model sees companies such as Opendoor and Zillow give people a way to sell their homes quickly. Homeonwers can request an instant offer on their home and then sell it to the iBuyer immediately if they decide to accept it.

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Common Real Estate Contingencies

Windemere Selling

As a seller, it’s important to be transparent in listing any issues with the home. This is why many sellers find a pre-listing inspection to be beneficial: it provides transparency about the home’s condition ahead of time and can help to streamline the buying process, which can be especially helpful when selling in competitive markets.