A real estate agent may tell you that your offer on a home is stronger if you choose to forgo an inspection. But in the end, buying a home without an inspection means a stronger offer for the seller—not necessarily an offer that keeps you in a position of strength.
if you need to write a highly competitive offer, talk to your agent about conditions that set limits on repair costs rather than forgoing an inspection. For example, you might agree not to trouble the seller with any repairs less than $500, or some other number that makes sense for you. The seller will feel reassured that you won’t nickel-and-dime them, and your deal can move forward.