That's how I think many of their deals are blown by contingencies. Depends on the market in that particular area. If the buyers try to sell the house themselves - all bets should be off.

"Should"?   

It likely depends on the individual market but I would think most builders wouldn't want to accept the "risk" involved.   

No, most new homes are custom, so building a home to one's tastes and have them back out because their home didnt sell is very costly. Most often my builders will accept a contingency on a too be built home, where they do not start until the home is sold. Here we have a great shortage of new homes and cn sell them as fast as they are built

Problem is that there is too financial risk to break ground on a highly personalized home (not knowing if buyers can sell).

This depends on the market.   We are seeing more and more contingent offers being accepted. With new construction, the most extreme I have seen accepted recently has been contingent on close of escrow of a property already in a deal.

as with everything in real estate.... it depends - on the market and the home to be sold and the new construction price point

Depends on market and current demand.

Each builder makes their own decisions regarding which offers to accept based on their own goals and objectives.

  Only with a seriously large non-refundable deposit. 

I think it is up to the seller's motivation.   If they HAVE to move quick, maybe not.

It really depends on the local market. If I were a builder I wouldn't want to accept the risk..just like my sellers don't like to accept the risk with contingencies.

It depends on the market consitions.

Builders and sellers do the same thing.  Really depends on the market and the contingency.

I think that depends on how close the builder is to completing the home. All of the contingency addendums I have seen have parachute clauses to protect the builder. 

 In our area, do not ask automatically denied. Only serious buyers are considered. 

Their business model is up to them....

If demand is strong, why bother? If the market is slow and a quick kickout clause is used, maybe!

Depends on the market and the builders - in my area they don't negotiate at all

It is part of real estate--yes

Matt Fig will tell you we are not in that type of market right now

The market will determine what builders need to offer.

I have no dog in this fight...

Law of demand and supply. Depends on where the market is.

Justin Arlequin - well, depending on how fast the homes are selling, the builders do have a right to refuse buyers with home sale contingency.

I think it is totally up to them and their business model. If they have limited inventory then I can see they may not want to tie up their homes with contingencies.

If the market is hot, they don't need to. When it cools, and it always does, home sale contingencies will be back.

I think it depends on the local market. 

It depends on the local market.  

It is a personal decision, but Mine will at times take a contingency with a good amount down and with a solid end date

Here in Charlotte, that is a routine thing - it typically takes longer for the build than for their existing home to sell.  So, the developers don't have a problem with it at all!

A builder should be acting in their own best interest.  A slower market opens the door for taking a sale of home contingency but if homes are selling quickly they most likely wouldn't want to tie up their inventory.  They shouldn't do anything that loses them money.

It's not my call.  Though, if it was my project I probably wouldn't.

Why should they?   It's a huge risk for a builder or anyone to accept a contingency on the sale of a home.  Some however will consider if the home is close to closing escrow.  If they won't it's for their protection and buyers will need to figure something else out.  

Often there is plenty of time if the new construction home is not finished and the buyer can plan a sale to coordinate the close or a possible lease back.  Otherwise, they sell, close and go into a temporary lease and storage.   If they are motivated there is always an option. 

Many builders in my area do not accept contingencies. It's a very hot seller's market and they know it.

absolutely NOT.... builders are carrying a big nut and can't rely on questionable deals.... mine would not start building a CUSTOM HOME until all contingencies were satisfied.... they would not take a contingency on a spec home....and I agreed fully....I also took a 10% deposit for a CUSTOM HOME and my builders used it to build.... the buyer needs skin in the game to keep them honest....

If an in-house team handles both sales...yes to doing this on some inventory

Not sure why builders should or need to accept contingent contracts, especially if their product is selling. They have to make the same business decision individual sellers need to vis-a-vis sale contingencies. In my market sellers don't typically accept these regardless of how strong or weak the market might be.

It's whatever works, but all need to be flexible.

Depends. If it is under construction no, but finished with a kick out clause in the contract can be acceptable.