This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
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.
You can still make an offer on a house labeled contingent or pending. However, when a property has one of these statuses, it means that an offer has been accepted, so the sale is in progress. The deal hasn't been finalized, so it still gives you an opportunity.
You can still make an offer on a home if it's listed as contingent or pending, but you should consider where the property is in the process to determine the likelihood of your offer being accepted.
Can you outbid a contingent offer? No, it's not possible to outbid a contingent offer. The seller has already accepted an offer while waiting for certain conditions to be satisfied before closing. However, some sellers will accept backup bids while engaged in a contingent offer.
If you're interested in a property that's listed with an active contingent status, you may still be able to make an offer. While the initial offer will take precedence if all the contingencies are satisfied, making an offer can put you at the head of the line if the original deal falls through.
You can still make an offer on a home if it's listed as contingent or pending, but you should consider where the property is in the process to determine the likelihood of your offer being accepted.
Owners whose home is in contingent status can accept a backup offer, and that offer will have precedence if the initial deal does not go through, so if you like a contingent property, it makes sense for you to make an offer on the listing so that you are in position to buy if something goes wrong with that transaction.
Potential Risks of Accepting a Contingent Offer The biggest risks of accepting a contingent offer are that closing could be delayed, the buyer could renegotiate or the sale could fall through entirely. “The primary risk for sellers is the uncertainty and potential delay in the transaction,” says Hall.
Contingent offers have higher rates of falling through and as a seller you very well run the risk of losing out on non contingent buyers.