You have bought your dream home, BUT you had to by-pass the home inspection so you could make an offer without conditions just to get it!   Although it is not a good idea, unfortunately in today’s market this is what is happening. The good thing for you is, it's not too late!   You can still get that home inspection after the sale has gone through.   No, it won’t change the fact that you are the new owner of the home and any problems are now your responsibility…..it will give you a heads up as to what potential problems you may encounter.  If you are aware of what may arise, at least you will be able to budget for the repair and plan ahead.  Knowledge is power and knowing if you are going to have problems will definitely give you the upper hand. There is no difference between the home inspection that will be done after the purchase compared to before.  The professional you hire to do your inspection will review and check everything the same way. ...