I’m seeking to interview real estate experts, business and finance faculty, personal finance experts, real estate attorneys, and other professionals for a story on what “pending” means in real estate. I can only accept full-sentence written responses that can be used as quotes. Questions: 1. Fill in your name in the permission paragraph and return it with your responses. 2. What does it mean when a house is “pending”? 3. Explain different types of pending status, including pending taking backups; pending no-show/do not show; pending more than four months; pending short sale. 4. Why might a pending home sale fall through? 5. What’s the difference between a pending offer and a contingent offer? 6. Can you make an offer on a pending house? 7. Explain what’s involved with making an offer on a pending house, including contacting the listing agent, drafting your offer, and preparing your financing. 8. Can a real estate agent show a pending home? 9. How long is a home sale pending? 10. When should someone put in an offer on a pending home?