Hank Miller Team

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Buyers were/are so stressed to secure a home that some toss caution to the wind; overpaying, waiving finance contingencies, inspection contingencies and more. The frenzied real estate market of '20-'21 exacerbated the issues found in normal markets.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The sales contract should have a home inspection contingency that outlines the options both the seller and buyer have regarding repairs. If the home inspection shows significant problems with the house that need repairing , the buyer can submit a buyer repair request and add an addendum to the contract. Buyer repair requests.

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Point2Homes

JANUARY 20, 2023

Do I Need a Home Inspection? House inspections are normally required by potential buyers after they’ve made an offer on a house. As a buyer, the best practice is to add a home inspection contingency to your offer. Since purchasing property isn’t like buying other goods, that can be a handy feature.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Construction of new buildings with high price points and several restaurants have also emerged. That said, if the home inspection reveals your home is in desperate need of repairs, you can expect your buyer to request you complete repairs before they move in — or worse, they may cancel the sale through their inspection contingency.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

As far as home styles go, new construction is trending toward a country style, says Raymer. While it is not always recommended to completely waive contingencies to impress a seller, you might consider pairing down to just the inspection contingency and financing contingency to remain competitive. Negotiate repairs.

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Windemere Buying

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Conduct Thorough Inspections Before Remodeling Buying a home with the intention of remodeling means that a home inspection is likely to produce a longer list of items than a newly constructed home. Conducting a thorough home inspection is critical to formulating your plans for remodeling.

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HomeLight

MARCH 6, 2023

He explains that owning a house is the most constructive and easiest way to build wealth, and even if you pay more now, you are still building equity, and will likely enjoy significant tax benefits. “If you can find a home you like and you can qualify for the monthly payment, that is literally all that matters.

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Additionally, we request that the inspection contingency be modified to accommodate this timeline, ensuring ample time for all necessary processes. This fosters trust and goodwill between parties, laying the groundwork for constructive negotiations and a smoother transaction overall.

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HomeLight

MARCH 30, 2021

After the inspection, you’ll receive a detailed report along with a summary of any issues. You and your real estate agent can then discuss whether or not the inspection changes your desire to purchase the home. In some cases, you might be able to ask the seller to make repairs in regards to the inspection.

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HomeLight

MARCH 23, 2021

We constructed the go-to guide on what a real estate agent actually is and how he or she can help your homebuying experience. Maybe you didn’t include an inspection contingency and you need to walk away after the home inspection. Still undecided? Source: (Leon / Unsplash). What is a real estate agent?

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Redfin

MARCH 30, 2021

Schedule a home inspection and negotiate concessions for any issues. Ideally, your purchase agreement included an inspection contingency. In a seller’s market, buyers may waive this to be more competitive, even if an inspection is in their best interests. Average time: 7-14 days.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Construction details (type of foundation, type of materials used). However, some contingencies specified in the contract, such as new home contingency, appraisal contingencies , or home inspection contingencies , may offer an out. Some of the factors under consideration include: Zoning. The neighborhood.

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HomeLight

MARCH 17, 2021

An inspection is a standard part of most real estate contracts. Often there’s an inspection contingency that allows a buyer to back out of the purchase (within a specified time window) if they feel uncomfortable with the results of the inspection. Toilets must also be sturdy in construction and secured to the floor.

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Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 2, 2020

About 1 percent of Redfin customers waived either a financing or inspection contingency last month. With 2020 being, theoretically, in the middle of a boom, there are still 4 years for residential construction to surge. For example, Staten Island’s North Shore is seeing new luxury condo construction.

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Redfin

MARCH 15, 2021

Plus, if the pre-listing inspector doesn’t find significant defects, the buyer may choose not to get their own inspection done and waive their home inspection contingency, saving both parties time. This is especially important if your home is older and going up against new construction in your neighborhood.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

You’ll need to research comparable properties or “comps ” in your hyperlocal real estate market , taking into consideration lots of variables like location, era, construction and materials, condition and more. Home inspection report. It’s quite a lot of data to parse, and requires a degree of expertise for accuracy.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

New homes are in huge demand in SLC and the supply is low, but construction is booming and more houses are hitting the market. Brown notes that in the age of COVID-19, some people are removing the due diligence period and will buy a house as is, without an inspection. Source: (Josh Hild / Unsplash).

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Should they consider new construction? Ensure a smooth closing process Work with all parties to get final removal of any financing and inspection contingencies, help your buyers navigate the pre-closing walk-through and help them review the closing documents. Should they buy first or sell first?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Should they consider new construction? Ensure a smooth closing process Work with all parties to get final removal of any financing and inspection contingencies and help your buyers navigate the pre-closing walk-through. Should they buy first or sell first? Do they have realistic expectations? Be the leader in the transaction.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Now, if I were to say there’s one thing that I’ve seen in San Francisco real estate in the last 20 years that has dictated everything we do, it is simply all the new construction. Everybody is expecting clean surfaces, stone countertops, center islands, under-mount lighting, recess lighting, large windows, wide plank floors.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

It’s possible for the zoning rules to change after construction, or even for mistakes to happen, such as the builder constructing a duplex in a neighborhood where duplexes are not allowed. Add an inspection contingency. This will allow you to cancel the contract if major issues are discovered during the inspection.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Most cities and municipalities adopt a set of universal building codes for residential construction that are developed and updated by the International Code Council (ICC), collectively referred to as the International Residential Code (IRC). Rooms added after original construction – Work must be permitted and meet building code.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 9, 2022

Larsen cautions that if you’re buying a new construction home, you will likely be expected to pay a much larger percentage of earnest money. Earnest money is usually refundable if certain contingencies aren’t met causing the termination of the contract.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 12, 2022

Rooms or construction completed without a permit or non-compliant with building codes. Often, that means advocating for the removal of inspection contingencies. “In The form specifically asks the seller to disclose the presence of the following: Hazardous materials such as asbestos. Encroachments/easements.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Even if significant new construction begins in the next couple of months (unlikely), it won’t create an increase in inventory until at least late 2021. Not common, but what some buyers are beginning to do is waive appraisal and inspection contingencies to make their offers more attractive to home sellers. According to the U.S.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 17, 2020

And then there’s kind of been a consistent lack of new construction coming into the mix for years. But one thing they’ve all said as well is that it scares them if buyers want to go so far as to waive fee inspection contingency. I think, you know, buyers have been faster than sellers to come back to the market.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2021

And waiving the financing contingency is the second-most effective bidding-war strategy, Redfin officials said – improving homebuyers’ odds of winning by 66%. This, in turn, significantly cut the number of new builds in the country – meaning, if someone was looking to buy a home, they most likely focused on existing lots.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2025

Waive the home inspection contingency I would never actually recommend this strategy as a buyers agent; however, there are some situations where a buyer will insist on waiving their inspection, and it makes sense for them to do so. This typically happens on a Sunday or Monday prior to the offer deadline.

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