09/17/2026
Real Estate Tip: What Does "Under Contract" Mean?
You'll see it all the time when you're house hunting. A listing goes under contract, but it's not sold yet.
Here's what's actually happening: the seller accepted an offer, and now the buyer is working through inspections, appraisal, and loan approval. That process usually takes a few weeks. If something falls apart during that time, the home can come back on the market.
Until the closing paperwork is signed, it's not final. Under contract just means y'all are in the middle of the process.
Michelle Fendt · Levin Rinke Realty