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30 Keystone Avenue, PO Box 10, Morgan Hill, CA 95038
Silicon Valley Center, 801 California Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
177 Park Avenue, Suite 333, San Jose, CA 95113
17485 Monterey Road, Suite 201, San Jose, CA 95037
Five Palo Alto Square, 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
650 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1050
5 Palo Alto Square, Suite 220, 3000 El Camino REal, Palo Alto, CA 94306
2440 W. El Camino Real, Suite 700, Mountain View, CA 94040-1499
455 N Whisman Road, Suite 200, Mountain View, CA 94043
1400 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
167 Hamilton Ave, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2570 W. El Camino Real, Suite 400, Mountain View, CA 94040
101 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
50 W. San Fernando Street, Suite 330, San Jose, CA 95113
7415 Eigleberry St, Suite 102, Gilroy, CA 95020
2501 Park Blvd, 2nd FL, Palo Alto, CA 94306
2100 Geng Rd, Suite 210, Palo Alto, CA 94303
1001 Page Mill Road, Building One, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA 94304
620 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
525 University Avenue, Suite 400, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Five Palo Alto Square, Suite 500, 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
2550 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304
530 Lytton Ave, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1065 Asbury Street, San Jose, CA 95126
1900 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
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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.