Contingency Resolution Checklist

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Financing Contingency

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Addresses potential issues related to the buyer obtaining mortgage financing. Covers loan approval, appraisal, and any financing-related adjustments.

Loan Application Date

Loan Type

Loan Amount

Loan Status

Notes on Loan Approval Process

Date of Loan Approval (if applicable)

Details of any Financing Issues Encountered

Contingency Resolution Strategy (if needed)

Specific details regarding resolution, if applicable

Appraisal Contingency

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Deals with situations where the property's appraised value is lower than the agreed-upon purchase price.

Agreed Upon Purchase Price

Appraised Value

Shortfall Amount (Purchase Price - Appraised Value)

Description of Appraisal Discrepancy

Resolution Strategy Selected

Agreed Upon Price Reduction (if applicable)

Deadline to Resolve Appraisal Gap

Notes on Communication with Appraiser (if applicable)

Buyer Signature (Acknowledgement of Resolution)

Seller Signature (Acknowledgement of Resolution)

Inspection Contingency

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Covers issues discovered during property inspections (e.g., structural, pest, environmental) and the resolution of those issues.

Summary of Inspection Findings

Inspection Issues Requiring Resolution (Select all that apply)

Detailed Description of Each Issue

Estimated Cost of Repairs (Buyer's Estimate)

Estimated Cost of Repairs (Seller's Estimate)

Explanation of Discrepancy (If Seller's and Buyer's Estimates Differ)

Resolution Method Chosen

Target Completion Date for Repairs (If Applicable)

Attach Repair Estimates or Quotes

Title Contingency

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Manages concerns arising from the title search, such as liens, easements, or encumbrances on the property.

Title Search Completed?

Summary of Title Issues Found (if any)

Type of Title Issue(s)

Description of Resolution Strategy

Date of Resolution Deadline

Resolution Status

Supporting Documentation (e.g., Title Opinion, Release)

Notes and Comments Regarding Title Resolution

Sale of Buyer's Property Contingency

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Relates to situations where the buyer's ability to purchase the property is dependent on the sale of their existing property.

Original Contingency Expiration Date

Days Granted for Extension

New Contingency Expiration Date (if extension granted)

Buyer's Property Status

Notes on Buyer's Property Sale Progress

Resolution Type

Detailed Explanation of Resolution

Buyer's Signature Acknowledging Resolution

Other Contingencies

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Covers any unique or unusual contingencies specific to the real estate transaction that don't fit into the standard categories.

Describe the Unique Contingency

Initial Response/Action Required (Seller/Buyer)

Original Contingency Expiration Date

Number of Extensions Granted

Extension Type (if applicable)

Description of Resolution Discussions

Resolution Status

Notes/Additional Details Regarding Resolution

Supporting Documentation (e.g., specialized reports, emails)

General Resolution & Documentation

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Covers steps related to formally documenting the resolution of all contingencies and ensuring all parties are aware and in agreement.

Summary of Contingency Resolution

Contingencies Resolved

Resolution Deadline Date

Amendment Reference Number (if applicable)

Supporting Documentation (Amendments, Repair Estimates, etc.)

Resolution Outcome

Buyer Signature

Seller Signature

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