If you see a home for sale and the listing says “contingent” or “contingent sale,” it means that the seller ... specified in the contract. How Does Including a Contingency Protect Buyers?

Here are the status types you might see and what they mean. An active contingent listing means the seller has accepted an offer with buyer contingencies but is accepting backup offers in case the ...

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even if you’re trying to purchase in a seller’s market with low inventory. The post What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?

In a real estate transaction, a contingent status means the sale of a home won’t finalize until certain actions take place. Typically, contingencies in a real estate contract protect the buyer ...