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Skipping the inspection removes your most important tool for understanding what you're actually buying. Even without an inspection contingency, a buyer can still have the home inspected for informational purposes before closing.
Skipping the inspection removes your most important tool for understanding what you're actually buying. Even without an inspection contingency, a buyer can still have the home inspected for informational purposes before closing. Waiving the contingency means you can't exit based on findings; it doesn't mean you have to buy blind.
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