Home Sale Contingency: Ohio's 3-Day Rule Nobody Warns You About

Managing a home sale contingency in Ohio requires knowing the 3-day rule that could jeopardize your entire transaction. Buying a new house while holding your current one is a high-stakes process, especially within the Ohio real estate market. Many buyers fail to account for the specific local timelines that dictate whether a deal closes or falls apart. This discussion clarifies exactly how these dependencies work and why that 3-day rule is a critical checkpoint for your move. We explain how to strengthen an offer so sellers see your terms as a competitive bid rather than a risk. This approach keeps your property transition on track and protects your deposit from unexpected pitfalls. 📅 Book a free, no pressure strategy call with the Wiley Group here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA.... Subscribe for weekly advice on navigating the local market. 🔔 Subscribe for a new video every week on buying, selling and living in Southern Ohio. CONNECT WITH THE WILEY GROUP: 🏡 Website: wileygrouphomes.com 📧 Team email: admin@wileygrouphomes.com 📱 @wileygrouphomes ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: Kelly and Emma Wiley are Keller Williams real estate agents serving Jackson County, Ohio. Together they have over 20 years in this market. They help buyers and sellers plan every move, including the hard ones. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Buying and Selling at the Same Time 0:19 Who We Are (Kelly & Emma) 0:42 What a Home Sale Contingency Does to Your Offer 1:14 Ohio's 3-Day Bump Clause 1:42 Price Your House Before You Shop 2:31 How to Win With a Contingency 3:36 The Bridge Loan Option 4:10 Selling First? Use "Subject to Suitable Housing" 5:05 What Kelly Tells Her Sellers 5:44 Recap