Gerald’s Article Insights: Real Estate Matters | “Why You Need a Home Inspection Contingency”
You should always have a home inspection contingency in a real estate contract you sign to protect yourself from unforeseen problems with a property like termites, a leaky underground oil tank or major structural defects. In a hot real estate market where there is lots of competition between buyers, people often get frustrated are often tempted to cut corners just to win a bid and make a home purchase–this is a huge mistake that may come back to haunt you later. You have the most control in a transaction when you buy, if you waive the inspection contingency in real estate contract you sign, you may end up stuck purchasing a property with major problems that make the property uninhabitable and unsellable. Patient buyers ultimately win out–so protect yourself even if it means waiting a little longer to make a home purchase.
-Gerald