A Backup Contract is a pre-arranged agreement to purchase real estate that takes effect if a primary contract is not completed, providing a secondary buyer an opportunity under predefined conditions.
A contingent offer in real estate is a bid or offer that is proposed with specific conditions which must be met for the sale to proceed. These conditions, called contingencies, protect the buyer and ensure their interests are safeguarded before finalizing the purchase.
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