A home sale contingency is a clause in a real estate contract that makes the purchase dependent on the seller’s ability to sell their existing property first. Commonly used in competitive markets, it protects sellers from financial risk while giving buyers a path to secure a new home before closing. Both parties benefit: sellers avoid carrying two mortgages, and buyers gain time to sell.
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