Due diligence Inspection Rent back 
Redfin
JULY 21, 2025
The buyer’s agent requests a pre-inspection Signs a showing went well FAQs 1. 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.
Redfin
JULY 30, 2025
Knowing how to make an offer on a home means understanding when to go big and when to hold back. Inspect the property and evaluate the neighborhood When you find a house that you love, don’t get over-eager and make an immediate offer. The more you can align your offer with their priorities, the stronger your position becomes.
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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. A cash buyer is more likely to waive appraisal and inspections.
RIS Media
APRIL 18, 2022
Buyers are waiving a home inspection. Allowing the seller to rent back for a specified amount of time. Now that you are able to make an offer on the house, make sure you perform some due diligence. Buyers are waiving their home appraisal or offering an appraisal gap guarantee. Talk to neighbors.
Real Trends
MARCH 3, 2022
If you have clients that are thinking about offering, keep in mind that the offers we have already received are well above list price, have waived inspection and appraisal, and are willing to honor the Seller’s request of a free 60-day rent-back.”
HomeLight
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Guide you through the steps of due diligence and inspections. There’s a lot more to consider than just a pretty kitchen, and an agent could potentially save you money by pointing out a major issue with a home before you get to the offer and inspection stages. Help you identify possible opportunities for negotiation.
Hank Miller Team
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
Princes are conventional loans with as much down as possible Offer 3-4 in earnest money and deposit it within a day of contract Waive contingencies like inspection, appraisal, and financing Learn what is key to seller and try to accommodate them Keep things simple, no nonsense stipulations or asks This is the market right now (late 2/22).
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