Summary answer: On the City of Falls Church's fastest-moving listings — some measures show homes pending in as few as 5-16 days — waiving the inspection can genuinely matter. On the market's more typical listings (25-50 days by other measures), a standard inspection contingency is usually sufficient.
I'm Johnny with JQ Real Estate. Here's how to think about this for Falls Church specifically.
The spectrum of inspection approaches
| Approach | Fit for Falls Church |
|---|---|
| Full contingency | Reasonable for the market's more typical-paced listings |
| Inspection for information only | A strong middle ground on listings drawing real interest |
| Full waiver | Worth considering specifically on the fastest-moving, top-school-boundary listings |
Why this deserves extra care given Falls Church's price point
Given the genuinely high dollar amounts involved, waiving inspection here carries more financial risk than in a lower-priced market — weigh this carefully.
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