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How Long Can a House Be Under Contract?

Norada Real Estate

Home Inspection Contingency One of the most common contingencies that can affect the length of the under-contract period is the home inspection contingency. This contingency allows the buyer to have the home inspected and negotiate repairs or credits with the seller.

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What Are Common Terms and Conditions in a House Offer

Realty Biz

Common Contingencies Found in an Offer to Purchase. Home Inspection Contingency. One of the most common terms in an offer is the home inspection contingency clause. This contingency gives you a way to back out of the deal with your earnest money if the home inspector finds some serious issues.

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First Time Selling a House Checklist

Realty Biz

Contingencies are conditions that must be met for the sale to proceed, and they protect the buyer's interests. Some common contingencies to consider include financing contingency, appraisal contingency, inspection contingency, and title contingency.

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Common Real Estate Contingencies

Windemere Selling

Common Real Estate Contingencies Home Inspection Contingency A home inspection contingency allows the buyer to have the home professionally inspected within a certain window of time. A majority of sellers will pull a pre-title report to provide transparency for a smooth transaction.

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Buying Your House With Cold, Hard Cash? Here’s Your Step-by-Step Guide

HomeLight

Though you won’t need a financing contingency, you should consider an inspection contingency and an appraisal contingency. They’ll act as an independent third party to hold, account for, and transfer money, and they’ll also facilitate the title search and title transfer. Get an inspection.

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Tips for Buying a Foreclosure Property

Point2Homes

Notably, your offer should also include a home inspection contingency to ensure that you aren’t buying a property with serious defects. This will mean that your purchase won’t go to closing until a home inspection has been satisfactorily completed. The Home Inspection.

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What Happens After Making an Offer on a House?

Windemere Buying

The timeline for inspections during the closing process vary state to state. Getting the home inspected allows you to ask the seller that certain repairs be made, request seller concessions, and renegotiate your offer. When the sale closes, the money goes toward the down payment or closing costs. Now you’re ready to close!