08/18/2025
Contracts don’t always make it to the closing table, and this chart shows why. In June, the top reasons deals fell through were inspection issues (28%) and buyers or sellers getting cold feet (23%). Financing hurdles, both from high mortgage rates and other issues, accounted for another big share, while appraisal and title problems were much less common.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling, knowing what can derail a contract helps you prepare ahead of time. A solid agent can anticipate these pitfalls and guide you through them.
