Inspection contingency Sales Short sale 
HomeLight
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
If a homeowner falls behind on their mortgage payments, a short sale is one potential way of correcting course. That being said, the home purchase process is a lot more complicated and drawn out with a short sale because it all hinges on the oversight and approval of a third party: the mortgage lender. Short sales 101.
Point2Homes
DECEMBER 8, 2020
A home listed as contingent means the seller has accepted an offer. However, before the sale can go to closing, certain contingencies must be met. These clauses are defined in the sales contract and often have to do with home inspections, mortgage approvals and appraisals. Contingent Statuses. Short Sale.
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HomeLight
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
In real estate, “pending” means a seller has accepted an offer, and the property is under contract , but the sale hasn’t yet closed. A home is marked as pending once an offer is accepted and both parties have agreed to the sale’s terms. More on contingencies in a minute.) What contingencies can impact a pending sale?
HomeLight
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
These are all items that you may see listed for sale “as is” on sites like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist. So how do “as is” sales in furniture and retail translate to “as is” sales in real estate? In fact, 95% of purchased homes undergo an inspection before closing. Simplifying the sale while remaining flexible.
HomeLight
JANUARY 13, 2022
These conditions are known as contingencies, which is where the term “active contingent” comes from. Many offers contain contingencies. In May 2020, 76% of closed sales contained purchase contingencies, a survey from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) found. Common types of contingencies.
HomeLight
MAY 17, 2022
But although you might pay less than you would on the open market, closing a sale on a foreclosure can take a long time, and properties may be sold “as-is ,” without a seller’s disclosure. Before you get started down the road toward buying a foreclosure, it’s good to know the different types of sales that you might encounter.
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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