Inspection contingency vs. informational inspection: what to do in a hot market
How to reduce risk without losing the house: smart inspection strategies for competitive offers.
By Rita Silva Martins2 min read
The short version
- Pre-offer inspection (fast, targeted)
- Informational inspection with clear limits
- Strong due diligence upfront (disclosures, age of systems, receipts)
Inspection is where buyers get nervous—and where offers get rejected. The goal is to reduce risk while keeping your offer credible.
Practical strategies
- Pre-offer inspection (fast, targeted)
- Informational inspection with clear limits
- Strong due diligence upfront (disclosures, age of systems, receipts)
If you’re considering waiving inspection, you should know exactly what risk you’re taking.
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