HomeLight

MARCH 20, 2023

Most often, this type of scenario calls for a home sale contingency. With the help of real estate agent Jesse Allen , a single-family home expert in southern Indiana , we’ll help to explain the ins and outs of home sale contingencies, and offer additional alternatives for buyers who currently own a home.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

But one of the most influential bargaining tools is eliminating contingency clauses, especially the seller contingency clause, also known as the home sale contingency. What is a contingency clause? Let’s begin by looking at the “what” and “why” of contingency clauses. “You

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HomeLight

APRIL 21, 2022

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. Does the offer meet your primary selling objective?

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

. “So we do a lot of contingencies , rent-backs, and long escrows to try to make two transactions happen at the same time.” ” A rent-back is when you sell your home but continue living in it as a rental (paying rent to the buyer) for a designated period of time.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Your offer will be stronger if you build in some wiggle room relating to factors that might seriously entice the seller to pick you: Can you offer rent-back? No sales contingency? Are you a first-time homebuyer, or have you already sold your home? Decide where you can be flexible. A bigger down payment?

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HomeLight

JANUARY 28, 2022

Appraisal contingency : The buyer can back out if the home appraisal comes in lower than the offer amount (an appraisal lower than offer can also cause financing to fall through). Home sale contingency : The buyer’s existing home has to sell before they will purchase the home.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 4, 2022

When a buyer adds contingencies to a real estate contract, the risk of a delayed or cancelled settlement increases. A cash buyer will generally not use a financing, appraisal, or home sale contingency , and many cash buyers will inspect the property for informational purposes only.

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