When buyers make an offer there are a number of contingencies that are part of the offer.
The RPA, or Residential Purchase Agreement, here in California spells out the various contingencies and the typical time frames (while there are defaults on these, dates are negotiable) for making an offer on a house.
Note: an Offer to Purchase document may be different in other states and the discussion here may not apply to your situation – discuss this with your Realtor!
Typically your purchase will be contingent on a thorough investigation of … (45 comments)
Making an offer once you’ve found the right home is an exciting time, and an important administrative one.
Here in Carlsbad (and in California in general), an offer is written on a special form, the RPA or Residential Purchase Agreement (formally, the California Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions).
If you have an opportunity to review this form before you have to put together an offer, do so. Ask your agent for a sample to read if you haven’t seen one as it can be a bit daunting, and it will … (16 comments)
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