HomeLight

JUNE 23, 2022

If the financing fails, the buyer can pull out of the contract with a full refund for earnest money as long as it’s before the specified deadline. In competitive markets, this contingency is very unattractive to sellers. The home’s appraisal comes in low. Buyer’s current home doesn’t sell in time.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

This means that certain clauses have to be completed, by perhaps both buyer and the seller, for the sale to close. If these contingencies aren’t met, the buyer can walk away from the deal. They will also get their earnest money deposit back , and the home will go back on the market.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

If this problem can’t be resolved, an appraisal contingency in the contract allows the buyer to cancel the agreement and retain their earnest money deposit. The home inspection is one of the most important steps in the purchase process and one of the strongest variables that can affect closing. Short sale.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 20, 2022

So if you are only able to get a home loan at 5.25%, you can walk away from the deal with your earnest money deposit. Most standard financing contingency language, however, will include the amount your financing and when you need to get your commitment. Home Sale 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. The title isn’t clear.

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HomeLight

JULY 26, 2022

Common contingencies include, but aren’t limited to: Inspection contingency. Appraisal contingency. Financing contingency. Home sale contingency. Final walkthrough contingency. Title contingency. Order a title search from a reputable title company and open escrow.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2022

An online search will provide you with a number of different offer templates you can download and fill out. The template will include your offer price, down payment amount, earnest money deposit, contingencies, and desired closing date. Home sale contingency.

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