A contingency in a real estate contract says: “We’ll buy this home, if these things happen.” Common contingencies include:
Contingencies aren’t dealbreakers—they’re deal protectors.
Contingencies give you an exit strategy. If the home fails inspection, or your financing falls through, you can back out and keep your earnest money deposit.
Without contingencies, you could be on the hook financially, even if something goes wrong.
While contingencies protect you, too many can weaken your offer in a hot market. To stay competitive:
It’s all about balancing protection with negotiation power.
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