Posts from September 2020

Contingency Contracts & Kick-Out Clauses in Real Estate

Contingencies are a normal part of real estate contracts. Realtors typically see contingencies based on the buyer's loan being approved, as well as the property appraising. However, real estate agents are seeing more and more purchase and sale agreements contingent upon the buyer's current home selling. This can be a very stressful task, to time the sale of a buyer's current home with the sale of their new home.

In large part this increase, in contingency contracts, is due to Coweta County having such a strong real estate market. People are hesitant to list their home for sale before looking for a new home, because properties are selling so quickly. It would not be a good idea to sell your home without having anywhere to go. Many buyers are identifying a home to purchase first then listing their home second.

A contingency contract hurts your negotiation power. Contingency buyers a...

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All of us at Lindsey's are mindful of and remember what happened on Tuesday, September 11, 2001.  Today is a day of reflection of all that happened that day and the great loss of life caused by those terrorist attacks on our nation.

That event taught us to be vigilant and to not take our freedoms lightly. The defense of our country must always be a priority. We must be smart and strong in opposition to those who despise us.

Today, we face another unseen enemy in the COVID 19 virus. Like a terrorist, it has killed many and damaged our economy. However, our resolve remains strong, and we are confident that together, we can overcome this hurdle.

The USA is made up of many backgrounds, colors and creeds, and we do not agree all of the time on many issues. However, we all do agree on one thing, and that is that we all love freedom. We can do anything, and overcome anything, worki...

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