Why You Shouldn’t Waive the Home Inspection

Here’s everything you need to know about waiving home inspections.

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You want to buy a home in this competitive market, and you’re wondering

if you should waive the home inspection. Let’s talk about it.

It sounds like a good idea. You want your offer to stand out, and if the seller

gives you disclosure forms, what is there to worry about?  

“There are plenty of ways to do an inspection without spooking your seller.”

 

In my opinion, I would never buy a property without some sort of home inspection. There is too much risk involved in not having one. The last thing you want is to have your dream home turn into a money pit. 

Now, there are ways to have a home inspection without spooking sellers. For example, you can write in your offer that the inspection will be done quickly, and you won’t ask the seller to make any repairs. If you have a home inspector already lined up, you can streamline the process and shorten the overall inspection time. 

Another tip I have is to take your pre-selected home inspector with you when you tour a property. They can do a quick, 30-minute run-through to see if they find any glaring issues, and you won’t have to worry about putting the inspection in the contract. 

At the end of the day, I highly recommend you always have an inspection done when buying a home. Even a quick one can save you a ton of headaches and money. 

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