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Real Estate Pending Vs. Contingent: MLS Lingo Explained for Sellers

HomeLight

In the meantime, with a “Contingent” status, the seller is typically allowed to continue showing the home and accept backup offers in the event something goes awry. Some MLSs limit “coming soon” status to 21 days unless the property is new construction or undergoing major renovations without occupancy.

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Contingent vs. Pending: Real Estate Lingo Explained

RIS Media

The contingent status typically allows the home to be shown to other possible buyers, allowing backup offers to be made. Perhaps the seller needs some time to fix up the home before it is ready for the market or it is new construction. Not all sales will have contingencies with them, but most will. .”

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In Hot U.S. Markets, Second-Home Seekers Should Consider Buying a ‘Placeholder’ Now and Leveling Up Later

Realtor.com

At La Clara, a new condo building [under construction] in West Palm Beach, people are buying two years out, they want to secure their place now,” Mr. Leavitt said. A backup offer rarely secured a transaction in the past, but with so many pending sales falling through, agents like Ms.