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Praful Thakkar, Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale (LAER Realty Partners)

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Kat Palmiotti
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It's very rare in my business. The few times it has happened has been with investment properties.

Even if sellers won't make repairs, it's important for buyers to know exactly what they are buying, warts and all. 

Apr 06, 2018 02:46 AM
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Michael Jacobs
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I've seen it "rarely" -- usually when the seller has an inspection report completed prior to placing the property on the market for example. 

Apr 05, 2018 10:27 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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Yes.  I've seen these.  Rare, but they do happen.

Apr 05, 2018 09:51 PM
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Bob Crane
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Not likely that the seller is going to make any repairs in a tight market.

Apr 05, 2018 09:49 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
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Hardly ever but I did have a client last summer who waived every thing to get the house..

Apr 05, 2018 09:35 PM
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Sam Shueh
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100% have no inspection contingiency, after viewing the property.

No appraisal contigiency.

30 day free rent back.  

21 day COE with a mortgage if it takes longer buyer is paying $100 late fee per day.

Apr 05, 2018 09:28 PM
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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
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NEVER...at least not my buyers.  That is crazy.

I have smart buyers who understand that if they don't "win the bid" there is ALWAYS ANOTHER HOUSE TO BUY...

Eve

 

Apr 06, 2018 04:53 AM
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
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Not only do I see it but we miss out because of it.... all cash, ten day Close of Escrow...

Apr 05, 2018 10:51 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
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About 1 in 10 do and some of my home investors/contractors do their own.

Apr 06, 2018 08:21 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
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 Only on hammered foreclosures and tear-downs.

Apr 06, 2018 05:15 PM
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Jeff Pearl
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I see them. It's more common with a buyer that is a contractor or builder, and knows they are going to gut and do a complete remodel anyway.

Apr 06, 2018 03:42 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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It actuallyhappens often, some inspect before they make an offer, others bring a professional with them. Some take a chance

Apr 06, 2018 07:27 AM
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Barbara Todaro
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rarely.... but there are those who state the inspection is for their own information and it's not a contingency ....

Apr 06, 2018 07:24 AM
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
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Not very often with residential sales unless it's a total fixer upper that's bought by a contractor. 

Apr 06, 2018 06:51 AM
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

Rarely. But I do, it's usually for condos, where there is little to inspect other than the interior.

Apr 06, 2018 06:36 AM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
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I don't see it happen much, even when the property is As Is they usually reserve to right to inspect it. When it is waived it's usually because the buyer is a Contractor & can conduct his own visual of the property. 

Apr 06, 2018 05:16 AM
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Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
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It depends, if it a multiple offer sitaution they may be inclined to if they really want the house, but I advise against it and let them know it is their decision,  and have them sign a disclosure to thie effect.  Usually, most buyers proceed with the inspection, even in newer homes.  

Apr 06, 2018 05:11 AM
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Wayne Martin
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Less and less thank goodness!

Apr 06, 2018 04:51 AM
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Richard L. McKinney P.A.
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Not often. But when they do I have them sign a waiver. 

Apr 06, 2018 04:49 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
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Mine: Never, unless they are an investor and sign my "acting against agent advice waiver".

On my listings: investors do all the time.

Apr 06, 2018 04:40 AM
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Brenda Mayette
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It definitely is becoming common in multiple offer situations especially if the home is newer (which I realize doesn't shield it from issues).  Not something I typically encourage. 

Apr 06, 2018 04:32 AM
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Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
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Very, very rarely - 

Apr 06, 2018 04:01 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
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Never, yet. 

Apr 06, 2018 03:39 AM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
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Building inspections not common regardless of multiple buyers or not in our small rural market.

Apr 06, 2018 03:38 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
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I've got one under Contract right now with that contingency. It happens about 10% of the time now - primarily because of the multiple Offer situations we face every day. 

However, that doesn't stop us from having detailed inspections performed though.

Apr 05, 2018 09:57 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
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We have seen a very strong Seller's market for the past five years, and RARELY do we see an inspection is waived.  More often we see the appraisal contingency is waived, and if value comes in low, buyer will make up the difference.

Apr 09, 2018 04:52 PM
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Anthony Kirlew
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I know that when the markets get hot and competitive, that is one of the first things to go. I did it years ago when buying a property in the hot DC Metro market and it worked out for me (as in, no major issues with the property).

Apr 08, 2018 07:25 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
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As you have stated: Praful Thakkar, :n a multiple offers scenario, to make their offers stronger, many buyers waive the home inspection contingencies."

I just got a buyer into excrow and one of the stipulatons was "as is" with no inspection contingency.

Sellers in our market often have inspections done and provide them as disclosures. This helps buyers to make a better educated decision when writing their offer. 

Apr 07, 2018 10:43 AM
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Often when working with me .... my strategy works well. For them....

Apr 07, 2018 06:15 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

one zillionth of 1 percent.

Apr 06, 2018 04:39 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
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At least 1/2 the tme and  have them sign a document saying they waive the inspection.  CMA!

 

Seems Minnesota nice includes relatives that are smarter than us agents.

Apr 06, 2018 09:26 AM
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J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

I have not seen it happen. I also would not recommend it to my clients.

Apr 06, 2018 09:04 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Not for me, but perhaps others. I had one years ago, that's it.

Apr 06, 2018 08:57 AM
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Carol Williams
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I don't understand EVER waiving an inspection option.  It protects ALL parties. 

Apr 06, 2018 08:54 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
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Not too often, unless a) someone in family feels competent to inspect or

b) plan to demolish or redo home.

Apr 06, 2018 08:39 AM
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Roy Kelley
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Investors often waive the home inspection.

Apr 06, 2018 08:24 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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Rarely, if ever when I am representing them.  Removing the contingency does not waive the buyers right to get inspections.  

Apr 06, 2018 07:46 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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Praful, We do not see it.

Apr 06, 2018 07:33 AM
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Susan Hutchens
JB Real Estate Group - Burleson, TX
Single Family Residential Sellers and Buyers

Rarely. I strongly discourage this mainly because it protects my buyer and allows them the opportunity to really know what they are buying.

 

Apr 06, 2018 07:15 AM
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Ruth Grainger-Starr
Gold District Realty - Cripple Creek, CO
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Some times I see this. However most just make it shorter so they can still do the inspection but not ask for anything to be done. I tell my buyers it is not the end of the world to have one done to cover their back side. With the older homes most people have one even if it is just for their knowledge. 

Apr 06, 2018 07:02 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
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As a listing agengt, I would insist on it....

Apr 06, 2018 06:42 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
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Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Seldom

Apr 06, 2018 06:04 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
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Not very often.

Apr 06, 2018 05:20 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Quite often when working with investors.

Apr 06, 2018 05:14 AM
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Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
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rarely

Apr 06, 2018 05:03 AM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Twice in my experience.  One of those regretted it afterward

Apr 06, 2018 04:59 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
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No

Apr 06, 2018 04:20 AM
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Michael J. Perry
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Not on My Watch

Apr 06, 2018 02:02 AM