Do Pre-Inspections Work? Will Pre-Inspections Help Buyers Win the Bidding War?

Should buyers do pre inspections

In this competitive seller’s market, buyers are trying all sorts of tactics to win the bidding war over other buyers. Many buyers are conducting pre-inspections on properties before the seller even accepts their offer. Is this a tactic you should employ? What is a Pre-Inspection for Buyers? A pre-inspection for a buyer is essentially a …

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Am I required to use a licensed home inspector when buying a home in Olympia WA?

Am I required to use a licensed home inspector when buying a home in Olympia WA?

Yes.  If you are exercising your home inspection contingency in your purchase and sale agreement for your home purchase in Olympia WA, you are required to use a licensed home inspector.  There is one exception to this and that is if you, the buyer, are personally doing your own home inspection.  Under this circumstance, you would not be required to have a home inspection license.

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