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Can I view a house that's contingent?

There's an adorable house that i really want to see, but it's listed as contingent. Can I still tour a contingent house? Can I put an offer on a contingent house?
Asked By Mera | San Diego, CA | 113 views | Buying | Updated 4 months ago
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Josephine & Raj Sharma

Legacy Homes Realty

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Yes, often you can still view a contingent home, but it depends on the seller and the type of contingency. Many sellers allow showings while the home is contingent, especially if they want backup offers. You usually can submit a backup offer. It won’t replace the current buyer unless their deal falls through, but it puts you next in line.

Ask your agent to check the listing notes, some contingencies restrict showings, others don’t.
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Iggy Khouban

Coldwell Banker Realty

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Hello Mera,

Yes, you may request to tour a home that is currently listed as contingent and submit an offer to be considered as a backup offer. However, it is at the seller’s discretion whether to allow additional showings and whether to accept a backup offer.

In some cases, a seller may choose to allow prospective buyers to tour the property and submit backup offers in the event the current transaction does not proceed to closing. That said, the seller is under no obligation to grant a showing request or to accept a backup offer.

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