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You see a home you love online… and then you notice one word that changes everything: pending. So what does “pending” actually mean in real estate, and does it mean the deal is completely done? In this episode of Two-Minute Tuesday, I break down what “pending” means in plain English, how it differs from other MLS statuses like active and under contract, and why it matters for buyers, sellers, and investors. Understanding listing statuses can help you set realistic expectations and make smarter real estate decisions. This series is all about pulling the curtain back on real estate so you can navigate the market with confidence. If you’re buying, selling, investing, or just trying to understand how real estate works, this episode is for you! Timestamps : 0:00 – Why listings say pending 1:12 – Pending in real life 1:38 – Pending vs other statuses 1:54 – Can pending fail? 2:06 – What buyers should know 2:21 – What sellers should know 2:31 – The big takeaway 3:09 – Final thoughts #PendingInRealEstate #realestateterms #HomeBuyingBasics #realestateeducation Alex Schult CA DRE License # 02236174 KW Spectrum Properties 📲 Text: 949-726-2601 📧 Email: aschult@kw.com More Quick Tips from Two-Minute Tuesday: Friday Market Update - Foreclosures are on the Rise?! : https://youtu.be/GenKetmQaJI What Is a Reverse Mortgage? : https://youtu.be/3H_4_JZPDcg DISCLAIMER: This video content is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Neither Living in California nor Alex Schult is a registered financial advisor, attorney, or tax professional. While we have taken reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this video, we cannot guarantee that it is free from errors or omissions. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk. Additionally, your use of the Living in California YouTube channel and any communication through this platform, including but not limited to YouTube comments, emails, or messages, does not establish a formal business relationship with Alex Schult or Living in California. For specific advice related to your real estate, financial, or legal needs, we recommend consulting with a licensed professional in the relevant field.

You see a home you love online… and then you notice one word that changes everything: pending. So what does “pending” actually mean in real estate, and does it mean the deal is completely done?

In this episode of Two-Minute Tuesday, I break down what “pending” means in plain English, how it differs from other MLS statuses like active and under contract, and why it matters for buyers, sellers, and investors. Understanding listing statuses can help you set realistic expectations and make smarter real estate decisions.

This series is all about pulling the curtain back on real estate so you can navigate the market with confidence. If you’re buying, selling, investing, or just trying to understand how real estate works, this episode is for you!

Timestamps :

0:00 – Why listings say pending
1:12 – Pending in real life
1:38 – Pending vs other statuses
1:54 – Can pending fail?
2:06 – What buyers should know
2:21 – What sellers should know
2:31 – The big takeaway
3:09 – Final thoughts

#PendingInRealEstate #realestateterms #HomeBuyingBasics #realestateeducation

Alex Schult CA DRE License # 02236174 KW Spectrum Properties
📲 Text: 949-726-2601
📧 Email: aschult@kw.com

More Quick Tips from Two-Minute Tuesday:

Friday Market Update - Foreclosures are on the Rise?! :
https://youtu.be/GenKetmQaJI

What Is a Reverse Mortgage? :
https://youtu.be/3H_4_JZPDcg

DISCLAIMER:
This video content is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Neither Living in California nor Alex Schult is a registered financial advisor, attorney, or tax professional. While we have taken reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this video, we cannot guarantee that it is free from errors or omissions. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk. Additionally, your use of the Living in California YouTube channel and any communication through this platform, including but not limited to YouTube comments, emails, or messages, does not establish a formal business relationship with Alex Schult or Living in California. For specific advice related to your real estate, financial, or legal needs, we recommend consulting with a licensed professional in the relevant field.

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