Reject home-sale contingencies outright - they chain your transaction to the uncontrollable risks of a completely separate deal. Aggressively negotiate appraisal contingencies into capped gap clauses that transfer valuation risk to the buyer. Enforce strict timelines on financing contingencies. In NYC, never accept a post-contract inspection contingency - inspections happen during attorney review before the contract is signed.
From the seller playbook: Contingency Risk Modeling
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