Andrew Howley May 11, 2017 Contingency, Selling a home, Inspection, Buying a home, Closing, Attorney Review, Finance, Mortgage What does contingency mean in a home sale transaction? Andrew Howley May 11, 2017 Contingency, Selling a home, Inspection, Buying a home, Closing, Attorney Review, Finance, Mortgage Contingency is a common word but not everyone knows what it means. This article explains what contingent means and gives common examples of contingencies included in many contracts.