I see this all the time, Ron - it's so important to work with a good group of professionals on the real estate, mortgage, and escrow side of things to make sure things go smoothly, but yes, it can be done and done well.  Have a great weekend.

Ron, here in my area nobody is accepting any offers with contingencies. It makes it very difficult for homeowners who either want to buy a larger home, or downsize, and do not have the resources to own two homes at a time. Glad to hear some places are accepting contingencies, as that was the norm in real estate for many, many years. I hope it becomes the norm again.