Contingent contracts are versatile and used in various situations where outcomes are uncertain. They provide a structured response to specific conditions, reducing risks for all parties involved.
Contingent contracts usually occur when negotiating parties fail to reach an agreement. The contract is characterized as "contingent" because the terms are not final and are based on certain events or conditions occurring. A contingent contract can also be viewed as protection against a future change of plans.
Contingent contracts usually occur when negotiating parties fail to reach an agreement. The contract is characterized as "contingent" because the terms are not final and are based on certain events or conditions occurring. A contingent contract can also be viewed as protection against a future change of plans.
As with most things, there are benefits and risks involved with contingencies, for buyers as well as sellers. For the buyer, contingent offers provide flexibility. They give buyers time to secure financing, sell and close before committing to a new house, or to resolve other issues.
Contingency planning ensures that we know what to do when disaster strikes, and have the systems and tools to respond fast. It means anticipating the types of disasters we might face and knowing practically how to manage disasters when they do strike.