Can I still get a home inspection on an as-is property?
The short answer
Getting an inspection on an as-is property is generally possible — the as-is clause in a purchase agreement typically addresses the seller's obligation to make repairs, not whether the buyer can conduct an inspection for information purposes. What the as-is clause commonly removes is the buyer's right to use inspection results to renegotiate the price, request repairs, or exit the contract. Whether an inspection contingency is still included alongside the as-is clause — and whether it preserves any exit right — is in the contract language. The two clauses can coexist with different effects, and the combination is what to check. Scan your agreement to see what the as-is clause removes and what, if anything, the inspection contingency still preserves.
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What the as-is clause typically does — and does not do
An as-is clause typically means the seller is not agreeing to make repairs and the buyer is accepting the property in its current condition. What it commonly removes is the buyer's contractual right to request repairs or credits based on inspection findings. It does not automatically prohibit the buyer from physically conducting an inspection — but the clause's specific wording controls.
The critical contract question is whether an inspection contingency was retained alongside the as-is clause. Some purchase agreements include both: the as-is clause limits repairs, while a separate inspection contingency still gives the buyer a limited window to exit if the inspection reveals something truly disqualifying. Other agreements remove the contingency entirely. The combination of clauses — not either one alone — is what determines the buyer's rights.
Why people worry
Buyers often understand as-is to mean 'no inspection allowed' and skip it entirely, missing information that would affect whether they want to proceed at any price. The contract distinction matters: an inspection for information is different from an inspection contingency that creates an exit right. Even without a contingency, knowing what a property needs can inform how buyers think about the purchase.
What to look for in your contract
- The exact language of the as-is clause — what it removes (repair obligations, credits) and what it says about inspection rights.
- Whether an inspection contingency is still included and, if so, what it allows the buyer to do.
- Any clause that limits what the buyer can do with inspection findings — renegotiate, request credits, or exit.
- The inspection deadline if a contingency is present, and the notice required to invoke it.
- Seller-disclosure obligations — as-is does not typically eliminate the seller's duty to disclose known material defects under state law.
Questions to ask before signing
- Ask the other party to clarify exactly what the as-is clause removes — repair obligations, credits, or the right to inspect.
- Ask whether an inspection contingency is retained and what exit rights it provides.
- Confirm whether the as-is clause affects the seller's disclosure obligations under your state's rules.
- Consider having the contract reviewed to understand the interplay between the as-is clause and any inspection contingency.
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Common questions
Does as-is mean the seller does not have to disclose anything?
Generally no — as-is clauses typically address repair obligations, not the seller's disclosure duties. Most states impose separate disclosure requirements regardless of as-is status. State rules vary, and what your contract says about disclosures is also worth checking.
If I get an inspection and find major problems, can I still walk away on an as-is purchase?
That depends on whether your contract retained an inspection contingency and what it allows. If the contingency was waived or never included, the as-is clause is typically the controlling term — and exiting may put the deposit at risk. The contract language is what to check.
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