Top Blaine, WA Residential Real Estate Lawyers Near You
1414 12th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1700 D Street, PO Box 5226, Bellingham, WA 98227
1500 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225-4542
900 Dupont St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1050 Larrabee Avenue, Suite 104, Box 328, Bellingham, WA 98225
119 N Commercial St, Suite 1360, Bellingham, WA 98225
306 Commercial St, Suite 101, Bellingham, WA 98225
1313 E. Maple Street, Suite 213, Bellingham, WA 98225
909 Harris Avenue, Suite 201H, Bellingham, WA 98225-7080
PO Box 1678, Bellingham, WA 98227-1678
1313 E Maple St, Suite 400, Bellingham, WA 98225
230 E. Champion St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Blaine Residential Real Estate Information
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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?
In a real estate transaction like the sale of a house, a “contingency” clause in the contract acts as a way to cancel the contract if a certain event were to happen. For instance, if you make an offer and the seller accepts it, you may negotiate a contingency that accounts for a poor housing inspection allowing you to back out of the deal. If you need to sell your home as well, you could negotiate a contingency that allows you to back out of buying the new home if you can’t sell your current one.
What Is a Short Sale?
A short sale is when the seller is selling the property for less than is owed on the mortgage. This could be a bank that repossessed the home in a foreclosure. In this case, the bank would sell the house, essentially hoping to get someone to buy the house, and the bank will forgive the difference that remains on the original mortgage. A short sale often presents a good opportunity to the right buyer who needs to save a bit of money.
Do I Need a Real Estate Lawyer or a Real Estate Broker?
A broker (also known as an agent or realtor) represents people in the home buying or selling process. But they may not be as experienced when it comes to contract negotiations as a real estate lawyer. While you may not need a real estate lawyer for your home sale, they can help you deal with any unexpected roadblocks to the sale process. Some states also require a real estate attorney for any contract signings. If you are unsure, you could schedule a consultation.