We've found that looking at properties with 7+ DOM (days on market) have a higher likelihood of accepting an offer with contingencies.

Our offer was an all cash offer with no inspections and no contingencies which gave our offer a huge advantage.

No negotiation on price and was a little risky buying as-is without any contingencies but I knew the area and market well enough to feel comfortable in the deal.

No negotiation on price and was risky buying as-is without any contingencies but I knew the area and market well enough to feel comfortable in the deal.

Also we write up a lease and purchase offer and both contracts are contingent on each other.

typically in Missouri you hire a home inspector. you go under contract with an inspection contingency then schedule an inspection. paying for the inspection is either out of pocket or depending on the inspector you can do it at closing. 

Have your agent run comps and make the offer strong with quick close and *reasonably* reduced contingencies.

When structuring your offer with an FHA loan, include as little contingencies as possible, include a higher price and maybe wave the inspection.

As long as the mortgage contingency was met, that is all that matters per the contract.

The start sate should be within 90 days and you show don't have any major contingencies.