Contingent offers are common in Orlando FL real estate 2025, especially when buyers need to sell their current home before purchasing yours. As a 20-year veteran REALTOR® at Watson Realty Corp, with over 693 homes sold, I’ve helped sellers evaluate whether a contingent offer is worth accepting — or whether waiting for another offer makes more sense.

Types of Contingencies

The most common is a home sale contingency, meaning the buyer must sell their property to complete the purchase.

Other contingencies may include:

  • Financing

  • Appraisal

  • Inspection

When a Contingent Offer Can Be Strong

  • The buyer’s home is already under contract

  • Their home is priced well and in a good location

  • Their timeline aligns with yours

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Why Some Sellers Decline Contingencies

  • Too much uncertainty

  • Buyer’s timeline is unpredictable

  • Their home hasn’t hit the market yet

  • Competing non-contingent offers exist

A Real Seller Quote

One seller told me, “Eve showed us how to evaluate the buyer’s listing — that made the decision easy.”

My Recommendation?

Every situation is different. With 157+ Google 5-star reviews, sellers rely on me to analyze all variables so your decision is safe, strategic, and profitable.

 

Contact Eve Metlis at Watson Realty Corp | 407-493-5225 | www.EveMetlis.com for a FREE 2025 Market Strategy Session