HomeLight

JUNE 9, 2023

Most real estate contracts — or roughly 80% — contain contingencies , according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). As of 2023, 79% of contracts included an inspection contingency while 82% contained an appraisal contingency. What are the most common contingencies?

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RIS Media

MAY 19, 2021

Not all sales will have contingencies with them, but most will. Common real estate contingencies include the following: Inspection Contingencies. The most common contingency is the home inspection contingency. Appraisal Contingencies. Home Sale Contingencies.

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HomeLight

JULY 6, 2023

So what are the contract stipulations that put a listing into that “Contingent” stage, and how common is it for a property to hang in closing limbo? Here are 5 common contingencies in real estate contracts: Inspection contingency A buyer and their lender understandably want a home inspection to make sure they’re not investing in a lemon.

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Redfin

JANUARY 25, 2021

Though you can technically add any contingency you want to an offer, here are the 9 most common homebuying contingencies to consider. 1) Home inspection contingency. As the buyer you should always order a home inspection. 2) Appraisal contingency. 4) Home sale contingency.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Appraisal contingency. Appraisal contingencies are also related to getting your mortgage. In order to get a home loan, your mortgage lender needs to make sure they don’t lend you more money to buy the property than it’s worth. Inspection contingency. Home sale contingency.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2022

If you want to exclude certain contingencies to make your offer more competitive, you can waive them, but it is not always a good idea. Common contingencies include: Inspection contingency. If issues arise during the home inspection that weren’t disclosed, it could be grounds for canceling the sale without a penalty.

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HomeLight

JULY 26, 2022

When you make an offer, be sure to include any contingencies that you want fulfilled. Common contingencies include, but aren’t limited to: Inspection contingency. Appraisal contingency. Financing contingency. Home sale contingency. Final walkthrough contingency. Title contingency.

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