Redfin

JUNE 17, 2025

Pros and cons of making an offer on a home with a bumpable buyer How to compete with a bumpable buyer FAQs about bumpable buyers What is a bumpable buyer? A bumpable buyer is someone who has an accepted offer on a home but the sale depends on them selling their current home first. This is called a home sale contingency.

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RIS Media

MAY 19, 2021

If the home has a clear title, there won’t be any debts or liens on the property, and there shouldn’t be any possible disputes over ownership later on. Title contingencies can be responsible for around 10% of delayed sales. Home Sale Contingencies. – Closed: The home has been sold.

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HomeLight

JULY 6, 2023

Title contingency Before closing, a title company pulls public records and other details to guarantee that no one else can stake a claim on the property you’re trying to sell. Home sale contingency This contingency can arise when a buyer must sell their current home before buying yours.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Through our Buy Before You Sell program, HomeLight can help you unlock a portion of your equity upfront to put toward your next home. You can then make a strong offer on your next home with no home sale contingency. You can get funding for materials and equipment for construction.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Gila adds that FSBO sellers should list their home at fair market value , especially when competing with new construction in South Carolina that offers high incentives for buyers as well as real estate agents who provide Realtor® bonuses and buy-down interest programs or closing costs paid by sellers. See the next step!).

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HomeLight

APRIL 26, 2023

Here are key considerations when evaluating an offer on your Alabama home: Vet potential buyers by requiring a mortgage pre-approval letter or proof of funds. If there’s a home sale contingency , contact the agent selling the home to see where they are in the process. Require everything in writing.

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Real Trends

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

New build sales reps can be a goldmine , especially in medium-priced and luxury new construction communities. They don’t take resale listings, and they won’t take a home sale contingency. This means they know who has a home to sell before they can close on the new one!

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