Redfin

JULY 21, 2025

or “Do they need a rent-back?” Their agent is doing due diligence: Timeline questions from a buyer’s agent often mean their client is getting serious and just needs to know the best way to structure the offer. They’re checking final boxes before committing: A pre-inspection is rarely done “just in case.”

Pre-approval

HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

The lender usually also requires additional contingencies before they’ll approve the loan, such as an appraisal contingency to make sure the home is worth the amount they are loaning you to buy it, and an inspection contingency to see if there are any potential problems.

Due diligence

Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2025

As part of your due diligence, have conversations with the listing agent before submitting an offer and ask how they feel about it. The purpose behind it is to make the buyers feel comfortable waiving their home inspection contingency. Ok, great, then go backwards and find the sweet spot. What date works best for them?

Inspection contingency