Can I make an offer on a pending house?

Because the listing is pending, I suggest you have your Realtor contact the listing agent to see if they would accept a backup offer. Offers can still fall through prior to close.

Here in MN "pending" means that the home is towards the last stage in the cycle of being sold, the buyer is either finishing up their financing, getting their cash, etc. And the title companies are setting up the closing date. I would suggest having your realtor reach out and chat with the listing agent to see when the closing is scheduled and if they would entertain a backup offer at this point.

100%, a good amount of deals fall through. You want to get your offer in as a backup ASAP!

In most instances you can make an offer; some may take Backup offers just in case the primary offer fall through. Have your Realtor reach out to the Listing Agent to see what their take is on Back-up Offers.

If they are taking backup offers, then yes.

I would advice you to work with a buyers agent if possible to get an offer in. It is important as a buyer to have your own representation and not fall into working with the sellers agent which is as you said working with the seller. Also, the agent will be able to better assist you because he will be able to get more information about what stage the current buyer is and understand if there is a chance if you submit.

Yes, you can make a backup offer on the home should the buyer who has it currently under contract decides to back out

Because the listing is pending, I suggest you have your Realtor contact the listing agent to see if they would accept a backup offer. Offers can still fall through prior to close. Good luck!

Definitely, in this market there are many reasons why a transaction may not close. Submitting a back up offer will put you in a good position if the transaction falls out of escrow.

Hello Juan, If the home is in pending status, that typically means that the buyer has removed contingencies to purchase the property. If you see a home in back up status, you may be able to write an offer and if the current buyer does not move forward with the purchase, you could have an opportunity to purchase the home. Buyers in CA have 17 days for inspections, 21 days to remove contingencies for any loans.

Absolutely- always open the door for communication with fellow realtors.

Yes- in Indiana we have a designated form called a Backup Offer that we use for that purpose.

I would ask the Listing Agent if they are accepting backup offers; see where they are at in the transaction.

While the seller is bound to the offer they accepted, you can always put in a back up offer just in-case the current offer falls out for some reason.