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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?

HomeLight

Most real estate contracts — or roughly 80% — contain contingencies , according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). As of 2023, 79% of contracts included an inspection contingency while 82% contained an appraisal contingency. What are the most common contingencies?

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Can You Sell a House As Is Without Inspection? A Reality Check

HomeLight

As for whether you can sell a house as is without inspection — the answer is yes, it’s possible and does happen. Some flippers and investors will be well accustomed to these terms and may even prefer them. The “as is” label signals that as the seller, you aren’t willing to negotiate on price no matter what comes up in the inspection.

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How to Sell My House Fast in Raleigh: Cash Offer Options

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When you accept, the absence of mortgage approvals or inspection contingencies means you can close rapidly, letting you move forward with your plans without delay. In Raleigh, alongside HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform, various established house-buying companies and investor groups specialize in paying cash for homes.

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Tempted by a Cash Offer for Your Home? Dissect It With This Guide

HomeLight

We asked Latif to break down how to evaluate cash offers from both traditional homebuyers and direct buyers like investors. Cash offers do often come from investors, but they also come from first and second-time homebuyers.”. Investors and flippers. Investors and flippers. Home inspection contingency.

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How to Spot Serious Foundation Trouble

Hank Miller Team

Buyers were/are so stressed to secure a home that some toss caution to the wind; overpaying, waiving finance contingencies, inspection contingencies and more. This was an active listing in a very popular area at a great first time buyer or investor price point.

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5 Keys To Know About an ‘As Is’ Home Sale Before You Try One

HomeLight

By saying your sale is “as is,” you’re not preventing a buyer from requesting an inspection , just signaling that no matter what the inspection finds, you don’t want to negotiate on price. Cash buyers or investors will be more receptive to the ‘as is’ label. How investors see “as is” differently. How to get a cash offer.

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How to Sell a House As Is When You’re Done Getting Nickel and Dimed

HomeLight

The purchase contract will most likely still include an inspection contingency , which gives buyers a built-in window to walk away. Under the inspection contingency, the buyer asks you to repair it (even though you listed as is). And a buyer makes an offer. It might go a little something like this.

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