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By Missy Wiesen, REALTOR® | Certified Negotiation Expert | Serhant California, Inc. TL;DR Waiving your inspection contingency can make an offer stand out in a competitive Corona del Mar bidding situation. It also means giving up your contractual right to renegotiate or walk away over what an inspection finds. There is usually a middle ground between waiving entirely and keeping a full contingency. The right choice depends on the specific property's age and condition, not just how many other...