Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The home buying contingencies below should be completely understood before signing on the dotted line of a purchase and sale agreement. Home inspection: often called a due diligence contingency, will give the buyer rights to have the house inspected.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

As of December 2024, 18% of buyers waived the appraisal contingency , with other buyers waiving, for example, inspection contingencies to likewise make their offers more enticing to sellers. The appraisal contingency is there to protect the buyer in case of any issues surrounding your appraisal.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

They will also get their earnest money deposit back , and the home will go back on the market. The home could be subject to a few different types of contingency. Let’s have a look at the most common types of contingency you are likely to see. Home Inspection Contingency. Home Sale Contingency.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The second buyer might offer more money or place fewer conditions on the deal, making the seller believe the home sale would be more likely to make it to the closing table. Examples of contingencies that may cause the seller to add a kick-out clause: A home sale contingency. An inspection contingency.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

A cash deal can close in as little as 7 days, while financed home purchases tend to take an average of 45 days to close. And if you add a home sale contingency into the mix (that is, if you need to sell your current home before you can buy a new one), closing the deal can take even longer. Because it’s fast.

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

We do all the due diligence upfront,” he says. Let’s say an inspector finds the house has a serious termite infestation or a major foundation problem, and the seller has no plans to work with the buyer on the sale price after the discovery — that could seriously disrupt closing.

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HomeLight

JULY 26, 2022

Either way, you don’t want to get yourself stuck in a situation where you waste your time attempting to purchase a home, only to be disappointed. If the seller is working with a listing agent, their agent will more than likely have already done their due diligence to make sure they are able to sell their home.

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