Realtor.com

OCTOBER 29, 2020

These are the most common contingencies that are part of your new home closing process: Home inspection contingency: This gives buyers the right to have the home professionally inspected. If something is wrong, you can request that it be fixed—or you can back out of the sale.

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Realty Biz

JULY 7, 2021

One contingency that is almost always wise to include is a home inspection to be sure you aren’t buying a major problem that you aren’t aware of. The type of contingencies that you might want to skip is for the seller to pay part of your closing costs or for a home warranty. Require a minimal home inspection.

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HomeLight

MARCH 2, 2023

Consider factors such as how long you plan to be in the area, if you have steady employment, and if you have enough money saved for not just the down payment, but for closing costs , maintenance, property taxes, and more. Do they need to do a rent-back on the house, or do they want a quick close?

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HomeLight

MARCH 20, 2023

Other common contingency clauses include: Inspection Contingency: If the buyer finds fault with the home inspection report, they can ask for the seller to make repairs, or they can cancel the contract within the contingency period. Offer to pay the seller’s closing costs. Flexibility shows good faith.

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HomeLight

APRIL 21, 2022

If specific criteria aren’t met, the deal can fall through; i.e., the sale is contingent upon various factors outlined in the offer. Therefore, the fewer contingencies tied to an offer, the more likely the deal will reach closing. Common contingencies include an inspection contingency and an appraisal contingency.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For example, many agents ask sellers to cover closing costs for their buyer clients. If your buyers can pay for their closing costs, that could put them at the top of the heap. Many sellers choose a cash buyer over a mortgage buyer because they want more certainty that the transaction will close.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

The lender usually also requires additional contingencies before they’ll approve the loan, such as an appraisal contingency to make sure the home is worth the amount they are loaning you to buy it, and an inspection contingency to see if there are any potential problems.

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