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.

Backup offer

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!).

Purchase and sale agreement

HomeLight

APRIL 26, 2023

Graham says the next step is to ask for a pre-approval letter from a reputable mortgage company that you’re comfortable with. 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. Require everything in writing.

MLS

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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