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Should I accept an offer with a home sale contingency?

In almost all cases, no. A home sale contingency means the buyer cannot close until they sell their current property - subjecting you to every risk in a completely separate transaction you cannot control. If their sale falls through, your deal collapses. Sophisticated sellers categorically reject this contingency and prioritize buyers who can close independently of any external transactions.

From the seller playbook: Contingency Risk Modeling

This is general information, not legal, tax or accounting advice. Every situation is different. Talk to a licensed attorney, accountant or tax professional before you act.

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