Contact VA Home Inspect, LLC for all your home inspection needs in VA, DC, and MD. Schedule an inspection or request a quote today. We're here to answer your questions and assist with radon or mold inspections. Negotiate home inspection findings by exploring different types of home inspections- void only, pre-offer, as-is, etc. Proudly serving VA, DC, MD since 2006. Understand your home inspection contingency and void-only inspection options. Protect your interests before finalizing your home purchase.
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In today’s fast-moving real estate market, especially in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland, it’s easy to feel pressure to waive the home inspection contingency. But skipping it can cost you thousands later. At VA Home Inspect, LLC, we help buyers make informed decisions—without surprises after closing.
A home inspection contingency gives you the right to hire a professional home inspector (like Joseph Najm) to assess the property’s condition before your purchase is finalized. If significant issues are uncovered, you can negotiate repairs, request credits, or even walk away without losing your deposit—depending on how your contract is written.
Our inspections cover all accessible areas of your home including the exterior, interior, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling systems to provide you with a comprehensive report. Learn how a home inspection contingency or void-only inspection lets you negotiate home inspection findings before closing on a home.
Understanding how to negotiate home inspection findings is essential for both buyers and sellers in any real estate transaction. After an inspection, buyers often receive a report highlighting issues—ranging from minor cosmetic flaws to significant structural concerns.
Knowing which items to prioritize and how to approach repair requests can make a major difference in the outcome of a sale. Working with your agent and inspector, you can determine which findings are worth negotiating and how to present them in a way that’s reasonable and effective.
A void-only inspection is one of the more restrictive types of inspection contingencies and is commonly used in competitive markets like Northern Virginia and the DC metro area. Under this contingency, the buyer can cancel the contract if dissatisfied with the inspection—but cannot request repairs or credits. It gives buyers a way out without locking sellers into post-inspection negotiations. While it offers limited flexibility, a void-only option can be attractive in multiple-offer scenarios where sellers want fast, low-risk contracts.
There are several types of inspection contingencies used in real estate contracts. These include right-to-negotiate (repair or credit requests allowed), void-only (cancel or move forward as-is), and informational-only (for buyer knowledge, with no contractual leverage). Each has different implications and levels of protection, so understanding the purpose and limits of each is critical when making or accepting an offer.
Whether you’re a buyer trying to negotiate home inspection findings, considering a void-only inspection, or reviewing different types of inspection contingencies, having an experienced inspector and knowledgeable agent can help you navigate the process with confidence.
Common in competitive markets like Arlington, Alexandria, or Bethesda, this gives you the right to void the contract based on the inspection—but not negotiate. It still gives you a way out if serious defects are discovered.
Understand your options: home inspection contingency, void-only inspection, and how to negotiate home inspection findings effectively.
Sometimes pushed by agents, this limits your rights and often doesn’t include a full report. VA Home Inspect, LLC does not recommend this option unless absolutely necessary.
Understand your options: home inspection contingency, void-only inspection, and how to negotiate home inspection findings effectively.
Even new homes can have issues:
Joseph Najm brings nearly 20 years of experience and deep regional knowledge of homes across Fairfax, Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Frederick Counties. With a full inspection, you’ll receive a next-day digital report with annotated photos and practical recommendations.
We provide detailed and easy-to-understand reports, including photographs, to help you understand the condition of your prospective home. Our reports are delivered within 24 hours of the inspection. Understand your options: home inspection contingency, void-only inspection, and how to negotiate home inspection findings effectively.