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The deal has contingencies, and the seller wants insurance in case the primary deal falls through.<\/blockquote><div class=\"stat-row\"><div class=\"stat-box\"><div class=\"v\">CA<\/div><div class=\"lbl\">CALIFORNIA-SPECIFIC MLS STATUS<\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat-box good\"><div class=\"v green\">90\u201395%<\/div><div class=\"lbl\">AUC DEALS CLOSE<\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat-box mid\"><div class=\"v amber\">5\u201310%<\/div><div class=\"lbl\">FALL THROUGH = YOUR BACKUP OPPORTUNITY<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>If you are searching California listings and see \"Active Under Contract,\" that is the seller telling you: yes, I have a buyer, but I am still open for business.<\/strong> Most other states use \"Contingent\" or \"Under Contract\" for the same situation. California made this distinction explicit because the failure rate of contingent deals \u2014 5-10% \u2014 makes backups genuinely valuable.<\/p>\n\n<p>This guide walks through exactly what Active Under Contract means, why California created this status, how to submit a backup offer that actually positions you to win, what other state equivalents look like, and what sellers need to know if they are considering using this status.<\/p>\n\n<h2>The 30-second answer: what <em>active under contract<\/em> means<\/h2>\n<p>When a property is marked \"Active Under Contract\" on the California MLS, four things are true:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The seller accepted a buyer's offer and both parties signed a purchase agreement.<\/li>\n<li>The offer has contingencies \u2014 typically inspection, financing, and appraisal \u2014 that have not yet been satisfied.<\/li>\n<li>The seller has chosen to keep the listing \"active\" instead of marking it \"pending,\" explicitly signaling they will continue showing the home and entertaining backup offers.<\/li>\n<li>If the primary buyer's contingencies fail, the seller can move to a backup offer immediately \u2014 without re-listing the property or starting a new bidding round.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This is different from \"Pending,\" which means all contingencies have cleared and the deal is moving to closing. Active Under Contract is the in-between phase where the contract exists but the deal isn't locked in yet.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Why California created this status<\/h2>\n<p>Before Active Under Contract was added, California MLS systems used \"Contingent\" \u2014 the same label as the rest of the country. The problem: sellers and listing agents found themselves in awkward territory. They had an accepted offer, but they wanted to keep showing the home in case the deal fell through. There was no clean way to signal that to other agents and buyers.<\/p>\n<p>The California Regional MLS introduced \"Active Under Contract\" in the mid-2010s to fix this. Now sellers have a clean signal: \"We have a buyer, but the deal isn't done, and we welcome backups.\"<\/p>\n<p>This made the California market more efficient. Buyers who would have moved on from a Contingent listing can now confidently submit backup offers, knowing the seller is actively accepting them.<\/p>\n\n<h2><em>Active Under Contract<\/em> vs Contingent vs Pending<\/h2>\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:24px 0;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;font-size:14px\">\n<thead><tr style=\"background:#1A1A18;color:#fff;text-align:left\">\n<th style=\"padding:14px 16px\">Status<\/th><th style=\"padding:14px 16px\">What it means<\/th><th style=\"padding:14px 16px\">Showings + backups?<\/th>\n<\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06)\"><td style=\"padding:14px 16px;font-weight:700\">Active<\/td><td style=\"padding:14px 16px\">No accepted offer yet<\/td><td style=\"padding:14px 16px;color:#16a34a;font-weight:700\">Yes \u2014 all welcome<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06)\"><td style=\"padding:14px 16px;font-weight:700\">Active Under Contract<\/td><td style=\"padding:14px 16px\">Offer accepted, contingencies open, seller still showing<\/td><td style=\"padding:14px 16px;color:#16a34a;font-weight:700\">Yes \u2014 backups welcome<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06)\"><td style=\"padding:14px 16px;font-weight:700\">Pending<\/td><td style=\"padding:14px 16px\">All contingencies cleared, moving to closing<\/td><td style=\"padding:14px 16px;color:#FF3636;font-weight:700\">Usually no<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td style=\"padding:14px 16px;font-weight:700\">Sold<\/td><td style=\"padding:14px 16px\">Deed recorded<\/td><td style=\"padding:14px 16px;color:#FF3636;font-weight:700\">No<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<div class=\"three-status\"><div class=\"status-card\"><div class=\"lbl\">ACTIVE<\/div><div class=\"nm\">Open market<\/div><div class=\"ds\">No accepted offer yet. All buyers welcome to submit primary offers.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"status-card amber\"><div class=\"lbl\">ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT<\/div><div class=\"nm\">Backups welcome<\/div><div class=\"ds\">Offer accepted, contingencies open, seller still showing + accepting backups.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"status-card green\"><div class=\"lbl\">PENDING<\/div><div class=\"nm\">Heading to close<\/div><div class=\"ds\">All conditions cleared. Backups rare and usually unnecessary.<\/div><\/div><\/div><p>If you compare to non-California markets, Active Under Contract maps closest to \"Contingent \u2014 Continue to Show\" or \"Under Contract \u2014 Showing.\" Functionally it is the same idea: deal accepted, contingencies open, still showing for backups.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Other state equivalents<\/h2>\n<p>Different MLS systems use different labels for the same underlying situation. Here is the rough mapping:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>California:<\/strong> Active Under Contract<\/li>\n<li><strong>Florida:<\/strong> Contingent \u2014 Continue to Show<\/li>\n<li><strong>Texas:<\/strong> Option Pending (during the buyer's short termination option) or Pending \u2014 Taking Backup<\/li>\n<li><strong>New York:<\/strong> Contract Signed \u2014 Backup Offers Considered (rarely used in NY, where pending is faster)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Massachusetts:<\/strong> Under Agreement \u2014 Showing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Most other states:<\/strong> Contingent (with a sub-status like \"Show\" or \"No Show\")<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"states-grid\"><div class=\"state-card\"><div class=\"state\">CALIFORNIA<\/div><div class=\"term\">Active Under Contract<\/div><div class=\"desc\">The original. Seller still shows + accepts backups.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"state-card\"><div class=\"state\">FLORIDA<\/div><div class=\"term\">Contingent \u2014 Continue to Show<\/div><div class=\"desc\">Same concept. Buyer can tour, seller takes backups.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"state-card\"><div class=\"state\">TEXAS<\/div><div class=\"term\">Option Pending<\/div><div class=\"desc\">During the buyer's short termination option period (5-10 days).<\/div><\/div><div class=\"state-card\"><div class=\"state\">NEW YORK<\/div><div class=\"term\">Contract Signed \u2014 Backups Considered<\/div><div class=\"desc\">Rarely used since NY contract signing is the major milestone.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"state-card\"><div class=\"state\">MASSACHUSETTS<\/div><div class=\"term\">Under Agreement \u2014 Showing<\/div><div class=\"desc\">Same idea, different MLS language.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"state-card\"><div class=\"state\">OTHERS<\/div><div class=\"term\">Contingent \u2014 Show<\/div><div class=\"desc\">Generic \"Contingent\" with a sub-status indicating showings continue.<\/div><\/div><\/div><p>Wherever you are searching, the key question to ask your agent is: \"Can I still tour this home? Is the seller accepting backup offers?\" That cuts through the state-specific terminology.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"blog-cta\">\n<h3>Confused by MLS jargon? <em>We made the full glossary.<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>50 real estate terms in plain English \u2014 from active under contract to escrow to 1031 exchange.<\/p>\n<a class=\"btn\" href=\"\/realestate\/real-estate-glossary-50-terms-digiestate\/\">Read the glossary \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>For buyers: how to handle an <em>active under contract<\/em> listing<\/h2>\n<p>Active Under Contract is the most buyer-friendly version of \"the seller already has an offer.\" Here is the right play.<\/p>\n\n<h3>1. Tour the property \u2014 yes, you can still see it<\/h3>\n<p>The seller explicitly invited showings. Schedule a tour like any active listing. Treat it as if the primary deal might collapse, because there is a meaningful 5-10% chance it will.<\/p>\n\n<h3>2. Submit a backup offer in writing<\/h3>\n<p>Your agent prepares a written backup offer with all the same elements as a normal offer: price, contingencies, earnest money, financing terms. The listing agent presents it to the seller.<\/p>\n<p>The seller can either accept it as a backup (locking you into first position if primary collapses) or reject it (meaning if the primary collapses, the listing returns to Active and other buyers can compete with you).<\/p>\n\n<h3>3. Make the backup offer competitive enough to be accepted as backup<\/h3>\n<p>Sellers don't accept every backup. They want one that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Has terms at least as good as the primary offer<\/li>\n<li>Comes from a financially qualified buyer (pre-approval letter included)<\/li>\n<li>Has reasonable contingencies (no exotic ones like a job-relocation clause)<\/li>\n<li>Has decent earnest money (1-3% of purchase price)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>4. Find out which contingencies are open<\/h3>\n<p>Your agent can ask the listing agent which contingencies are still pending on the primary deal. If only the inspection is open (typically 7-14 days), failure rate is lower (around 5-8%). If financing is still open and the buyer is using an aggressive loan program, failure rate is higher (10-15%).<\/p>\n\n<h3>5. Have your pre-approval current<\/h3>\n<p>If the primary deal falls through, you need to be ready to move immediately. Pre-approval letters expire \u2014 make sure yours is dated within the last 60 days.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"chk-block\"><h4>How to handle an <em>Active Under Contract<\/em> listing<\/h4><div class=\"chk-item\"><div class=\"chk-num\">1<\/div><div><strong>Tour the property \u2014 yes, you can still see it.<\/strong> The seller explicitly invited showings.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"chk-item\"><div class=\"chk-num\">2<\/div><div><strong>Submit a backup offer in writing.<\/strong> Locks you into first position if the primary collapses.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"chk-item\"><div class=\"chk-num\">3<\/div><div><strong>Match or beat the primary offer terms.<\/strong> Backups compete with the existing deal's terms, not the listing price.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"chk-item\"><div class=\"chk-num\">4<\/div><div><strong>Ask which contingencies are open.<\/strong> Inspection-only is lower risk (5-8%). Financing open with aggressive loan = 10-15%.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"chk-item\"><div class=\"chk-num\">5<\/div><div><strong>Keep pre-approval dated within 60 days.<\/strong> If the deal flips back to active, you have 24-48 hours to act.<\/div><\/div><\/div><h2>For sellers: should you use <em>Active Under Contract<\/em>?<\/h2>\n<p>If you are a California seller with an accepted offer that has open contingencies, the decision to use Active Under Contract vs Pending comes down to risk tolerance.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Use Active Under Contract when:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The buyer has weaker contingencies (FHA loan, home sale contingency, long inspection windows)<\/li>\n<li>The market is hot enough that backup offers are likely<\/li>\n<li>You want maximum insurance against the primary deal collapsing<\/li>\n<li>You have multiple highly qualified backup buyers from your original offer round<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Use Pending instead when:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The buyer is all-cash or has a very strong financing profile<\/li>\n<li>You have moved out and don't want to deal with continued showings<\/li>\n<li>The market is slow and backup offers are unlikely<\/li>\n<li>You want to signal to the primary buyer that you are fully committed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Brokerages we support typically default to Active Under Contract for the first 14 days, then switch to Pending once the major contingencies clear. <a href=\"\/realestate\/real-estate-listing-marketing-digiestate\/\">Listing marketing<\/a> tends to produce multiple strong offers, which makes Active Under Contract more useful.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tree-block\"><h4>Should you submit a <em>backup offer<\/em>?<\/h4><div class=\"tree\"><div class=\"tree-q\">Is the property worth pursuing if the primary deal collapses?<\/div><div class=\"tree-branches\"><div class=\"tree-branch yes\"><div class=\"lbl\">\u2192 YES<\/div><div class=\"ans\">Submit a written backup offer today.<\/div><div class=\"why\">Costs nothing. Locks you into first position. Seller explicitly invited backups.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tree-branch no\"><div class=\"lbl\">\u2192 NO<\/div><div class=\"ans\">Skip it. Focus on Active listings.<\/div><div class=\"why\">Don't spread attention across properties you wouldn't still want.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2>The history: how often do <em>active under contract<\/em> deals close?<\/h2>\n<p>Same rate as Contingent deals nationally \u2014 about 90-95% close successfully. The 5-10% that fall through become opportunities for backup offers. This is exactly why the status exists.<\/p>\n<p>If a backup offer is in place when the primary collapses, the seller typically moves to closing on the backup within 2-3 weeks. The seller doesn't need to relist, find a new buyer, or restart the process \u2014 they just activate the backup contract.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Common mistakes<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Buyers assuming Active Under Contract means \"sold.\"<\/strong> It doesn't. Submit a backup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buyers submitting weak backup offers.<\/strong> Backups compete with the primary deal's terms, not the listing price. Match or beat what the primary offered.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buyers not having pre-approval updated.<\/strong> When a primary deal collapses, the seller wants speed. Be ready in 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sellers not considering whether to keep the home in show condition.<\/strong> If you used Active Under Contract specifically to invite backups, the home needs to be tour-ready throughout the contingency period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sellers accepting backups with bad terms just to have a fallback.<\/strong> A weak backup isn't insurance \u2014 it's a worse deal waiting in line.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Both parties confusing Active Under Contract with Pending.<\/strong> They are not interchangeable. Pending is much closer to sold.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<div class=\"agent-block\"><h4>For California agents and brokerages: <em>explaining AUC to clients<\/em><\/h4><p>Active Under Contract confuses out-of-state buyers \u2014 most have never seen the term. The script that works:<\/p><ul><li><strong>\"Active Under Contract means the seller has an accepted offer but is still actively accepting backup offers.\"<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>\"About 1 in 10 of these deals fall through. We can submit a backup \u2014 costs nothing.\"<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>\"If the primary deal collapses, you move into first position automatically. No new bidding round.\"<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>\"This status only exists in California. Other states call it Contingent \u2014 Continue to Show.\"<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Brokerages we work with use a buyer-onboarding one-pager covering Active, AUC, Pending, and Sold. <a href=\"\/realestate\/book-a-discovery-call-digiestate\/\">Want client-education content built for your brokerage? Book a call \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><h2>Common questions about active under contract<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"blog-faq\">\n<div class=\"faqs\">\n<details class=\"fq\"><summary>What does active under contract mean?<span class=\"fq-i\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Active Under Contract is a California-specific MLS status meaning the seller has accepted an offer but is still actively accepting backup offers and showing the property. The deal has contingencies, and the seller wants insurance in case it falls through.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"fq\"><summary>Can I buy an active under contract home?<span class=\"fq-i\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Yes. The seller is explicitly inviting backup offers. If the primary deal falls through (5-10% chance), you move into first position automatically without competing against new buyers.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"fq\"><summary>What is the difference between active under contract and pending?<span class=\"fq-i\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Active Under Contract still has contingencies open and the seller is showing the property. Pending means all contingencies cleared and only closing remains. Pending is much closer to sold.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"fq\"><summary>Is active under contract the same as contingent?<span class=\"fq-i\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Functionally yes \u2014 both mean the seller has accepted an offer with contingencies. Active Under Contract is California-specific MLS language that explicitly signals the seller is still showing the property and accepting backup offers.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"fq\"><summary>How does a backup offer work on an active under contract listing?<span class=\"fq-i\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Your agent submits a written backup offer to the listing agent. The seller can accept it as a backup \u2014 meaning if the primary deal falls through, the backup automatically converts to the active offer without a new bidding round.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"fq\"><summary>What happens if my backup offer is accepted but the primary deal closes?<span class=\"fq-i\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Your backup expires and you get your earnest money back. No transaction occurred. You can pursue other properties or wait for another opportunity.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"fq\"><summary>How long does active under contract last?<span class=\"fq-i\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Typically 14-30 days, depending on which contingencies are active. Once contingencies clear, the listing usually flips to Pending. If the primary deal collapses, the listing may flip back to Active or activate a backup.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"fq\"><summary>Can a seller switch from active under contract to pending?<span class=\"fq-i\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Yes, and this is standard practice. Once contingencies are met, the listing moves to Pending status to signal the deal is locked in. After that, backup offers become much less relevant.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"fq\"><summary>Why would a seller choose Active Under Contract over Pending?<span class=\"fq-i\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"a\">To preserve the option of moving to a backup offer immediately if the primary deal falls through. Sellers with weaker buyers, long contingency periods, or in hot markets often use Active Under Contract as insurance.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"fq\"><summary>Does Active Under Contract exist outside California?<span class=\"fq-i\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"a\">The exact phrase is California-specific. Other states use functionally equivalent labels: \"Contingent Continue to Show\" in Florida, \"Under Agreement Showing\" in Massachusetts, \"Pending Taking Backup\" in Texas. 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