Offer & Contingency Kit

• Revisit your comfortable monthly payment range
  Real listings can shift your sense of budget.
• Research the neighborhood beyond a drive-by
  Check public flood maps, planning notices, and school boundaries.
• Understand the ownership type
  Single-family, condo, townhome, or co-op — know what you're actually buying.

• Read Contingencies, Explained Simply
  Know your safety nets before you need them.
• Confirm your earnest money amount and handling
  Know who holds it, and when it's protected.
• Ask about typical timelines in your contract
  Inspection, financing, and appraisal windows specifically.

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• Read How Appraisals Actually Work
  Understand what a low appraisal would actually mean for you.
• Talk through waiver trade-offs with your agent
  This is a real decision, not just a box to check.

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