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Contingent vs. Pending: Real Estate Lingo Explained

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” There are other statuses in the MLS listings like “Pending,” “Contingent,” “Coming Soon” and “Expired.” Two important statuses in the MLS are “Contingent” and “Pending.” Common real estate contingencies include the following: Inspection Contingencies.

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How to Sell a House by Owner in Texas

HomeLight

Step 1: Address needed repairs and maintenance FSBO sellers in Texas may consider getting a home inspection prior to listing their home for sale. However, be aware that if you get a pre-listing inspection, you will be required to share relevant findings with buyers and how you did or did not address them.

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How to Sell a House by Owner in Colorado

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FSBO sellers in Colorado may consider getting a home inspection prior to listing their home for sale. However, be aware that if you get a pre-listing inspection, you will be required to share relevant findings with buyers and how you did or did not address them. Step 1: Address needed repairs and maintenance. Closing costs.

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How to Sell a House by Owner in California (2023 Updates)

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FSBO sellers in California may consider getting a home inspection prior to listing their home for sale. However, be aware that if you get a pre-listing inspection, you will be required to share relevant findings with buyers and how you did or did not address them. Step 1: Address needed repairs and maintenance.

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How to Sell a House by Owner in Florida (2022 Updates)

HomeLight

FSBO sellers in Florida may want to consider getting a home inspection prior to listing their home for sale. Addressing any issues upfront helps buyers have peace of mind when making an offer and helps to prevent inspection-related closing delays. Listing on the multiple listing service (MLS) will get your property more visibility.

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How Fast Can I Sell My House? It Can Take 75 Days or 12

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The days a home is on market, also called time on the market, means the length of time between the day the home is listed on the local multiple listing services (MLS) and the day the seller accepts an offer and it goes under contract. Most buyers get an inspection, which may initiate repairs or re-negotiations. Appraisal contingency.

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The Top 5 Legal Issues Every Real Estate Agent Needs to Know

Broke Agent Media

Let’s say, for example, you use the square footage for a property that was on a previous MLS listing—or it was given to you by the seller. It’s a reasonable expectation that the seller disclose any material defects that are not easy to spot during a walk-through inspection of the property.