Redfin

JULY 15, 2025

Most buyers have between 5 to 10 days after an offer is accepted to schedule a home inspection and come back to the seller—but the timeframe depends on the purchase agreement , local laws, and any negotiations between buyer and seller. Why is the buyer silent after the home inspection? Why is the buyer silent after the home inspection?

Inspection

Redfin

JULY 21, 2025

If you’re having doubts, want to reassess your finances, or simply change your mind, doing so before any paperwork is signed allows for a clean exit without risking earnest money or triggering legal consequences. Common contingencies include: Financing contingency: Protects buyers if they can’t secure a mortgage loan.

Earnest money deposit

HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

You are either replumbing the house, rewiring the house, or putting a new roof on the house prior to closing so that a financed buyer can get insurance. More certainty: With a pre-offer walk-through, a cash home buyer can generally provide a firm cash offer that comes with few contingencies, or no contingencies at all.

Sales

HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

You don’t need the added stress that comes with the risk of the buyer’s financing falling through or a home inspection turning up unpleasant surprises. Less hassle: You won’t need to worry about showings, open houses, fielding offers, negotiating, low appraisals, or the risk of the buyer’s financing falling through.

Sales

HomeLight

AUGUST 29, 2022

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. Contingencies: Financing, home inspection, and appraisal. Closing date. Home warranty.

Earnest money deposit