Contingent means the seller has accepted an offer, but certain conditions need to be met before the sale closes. This means there's still a chance that the sale could fall through and the house goes back on the market, should those conditions go unmet.

The difference is that contingent listings still need to meet one or more specific conditions before moving forward. With pending deals, conditions have been met, and both parties are planning to move forward to closing. As a buyer, you may be able to make a backup offer on a listing that's under contract.

There are currently 47,789 homes for sale in North Carolina. The median list price in North Carolina is $405,225 and the average price per square foot is $199.

There are currently 34,464 homes for sale in Ohio. The median list price in Ohio is $275,000 and the average price per square foot is $155.