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Generally, no — waiving inspection entirely carries real risk, particularly with coastal factors like roof age and prior water intrusion. An inspection-for-information-only approach often gives you a middle ground: you keep visibility into the home's condition without the leverage to renegotiate over minor items.
Generally, no — waiving inspection entirely carries real risk, particularly with coastal factors like roof age and prior water intrusion. An inspection-for-information-only approach often gives you a middle ground: you keep visibility into the home's condition without the leverage to renegotiate over minor items.
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