A contingency clause should clearly outline the conditions, how the conditions are to be fulfilled, and which party is responsible for fulfilling them. The clause should also provide a timeframe for what happens if the condition is not met.
Even so, we'll concentrate on the top five most common contingencies: Financing Contingency. The most common contingency in real estate is the Financing Contingency. Inspection Contingency. Appraisal Contingency. Title Contingency. Home Sale Contingency.
Some of the most common real estate contingencies include appraisal, mortgage, title and home inspection contingencies. Many home buyers also include a sale of prior home contingency, which allows them to withdraw an offer if they are unable to sell their current home within a specified timeframe.
Example of a Contingency Contract One straightforward example might be a child who agrees with their parent that if they get an A in a particular class, they will get a new bicycle. Of course, the contract may be verbal, and it may be between family members.
A home inspection contingency is often the most common real estate contingency. The National Association of Realtors® estimates that about 80% of buyers include a home inspection contingency in their contract.
Your REALTOR® should be able to help you decide which contingency waivers, if any, are right for you. Appraisal Contingency – Low Risk. Financing Contingency – High Risk. Home Inspection Contingency – Medium Risk. Home Sale Contingency – Low Risk. Title Search Contingency – High Risk.
We want to help you prepare for the worst-case scenario, which is why we created this straightforward guide to three types of contingencies: Design contingencies. Bidding contingencies. Construction contingencies.
Contingent homes are still waiting on certain pre-conditions to be met before the sale goes through, while pending homes have yet to finish processing the sale. If the home you want is contingent or pending, you may still be able to make an offer or view the property.