are removing the home inspection contingency to get their offer accepted. If you make the decision to remove this contingency, make it a calculated risk. How old is the heating system and has it been maintained regularly? Is the roof fairly new? Has the homes kitchen and baths been recently remodeled? Is the house on town water/town sewer? If not, how old is the leach field? These are big ticket items that need to be considered before making that decision. Often times, buyers will have someone they know or a friend in the building trades to a walk-through the property with them to do an in the moment mini-inspection to help them decide if this is something they are willing to risk on a specific property. In any case, if you win the bid by forgoing the inspection, I recommend that you have a professional inspection done after the closing for your own knowledge of the things you cannot see. Showing your intentions by making the largest good faith deposit and down payment you feel comfortable with will help to convince the seller of your commitment. This will help your increase the strength of your offer. Negotiating the price is a very stressful period in a home-buying process. If you make your best possible offer and you still don't prevail, be okay with it. You did your best. Better luck on the next one. It helps to have a strong agent on your side. In any case, keep in mind that the owner is interested in selling his home, and if you’re willing to buy it. With a little time and a little effort, you’ll both be able to achieve your goals!
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