If you think you do not need a home inspection, think again.
There is no legitimate reason I can think of to waive having a home inspection when purchasing a house. The cost of the inspection prior to closing could save you thousands of dollars you might otherwise have to pay out for unseen damage or problems that need repaired or replaced. Why would a buyer take a chance and buy a home that has not been inspected?
Bad advice
Someone has told the buyer that there is no need for an inspection.
It could be the jack-of-all-trades family member/friend trying to save the purchaser a few hundred dollars. Armed with just enough knowledge to be dangerous, they will take a quick look around the house and offer their seal of approval without doing a thorough inspection.
Perhaps it is the real estate agent who is giving the bad advice. Shame on any real estate agent who would tell a home buyer there is no need for a home inspection. Buyers should ignore this wrong advice and hire an inspection anyway. The buyer should also pick up the phone and call the agent’s broker and let them know that their agent suggested they not have an inspection.
Be smart when buying your next home and make sure you have the home inspected.