{"id":103940,"date":"2025-07-25T11:42:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T18:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=103940"},"modified":"2025-07-25T11:42:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T18:42:05","slug":"waiving-appraisal-contingency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/waiving-appraisal-contingency\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Be Waiving the Appraisal Contingency?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, you probably shouldn\u2019t waive the appraisal contingency since it essentially ensures you pay what the house is worth. While the home buying process can be quite involved for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/guides\/buy\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first-time buyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and seasoned homeowners alike, we recommend not skipping this crucial step. Whether you\u2019re buying your dream <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/7646\/CA\/Glendale\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home in Glendale, CA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a vacation <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/15272\/RI\/Providence\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">house in Providence, RI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, keep reading to see if you should include or waive the appraisal contingency.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An appraisal contingency protects the buyer financially and is often smart to include.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it\u2019s risky to waive an appraisal contingency, you may choose to if you\u2019re paying in cash or are confident in the property\u2019s value.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiving an appraisal contingency could also make your offer more attractive, especially in a competitive market.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is an appraisal contingency?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An appraisal contingency is a clause added to the real estate purchase agreement that allows the buyer to negotiate or back out of the sale if the property appraisal price comes back lower than the agreed-upon purchase price. This clause protects the buyer from purchasing a home for higher than it\u2019s worth, according to the real estate appraisal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros of an appraisal contingency<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial protection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negotiation leverage if the appraised value is lower than the purchase price<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons of an appraisal contingency<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential weaker offer (a seller may prefer an offer with fewer contingencies)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regnegotiation changes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does an appraisal contingency work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The buyer and seller agree upon a purchase price.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The buyer has a licensed appraiser evaluate the property to determine its value.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If the appraised price is equal to or greater than the agreed-upon purchase price, the sale proceeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If the appraised value is less than the agreed-upon purchase price, the buyer can renegotiate, request repairs or upgrades be made, or walk away.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should I waive the appraisal contingency?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can waive an appraisal contingency, but in most cases, it\u2019s a good idea to keep it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider waiving the appraisal contingency if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You\u2019re paying in cash:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you don&#8217;t need financing to purchase the property and are comfortable assuming the risk, you may not need the contingency. Plus, waiving it can make your offer more attractive to the seller.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The property is in high demand: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the property is in a highly competitive market and there are multiple offers, you may not need the contingency to negotiate a lower price. Waiving the contingency may also make your offer more competitive.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You are confident in the value:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you have done research and are confident that the property is worth the purchase price, an appraisal contingency may not be necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do decide to waive the appraisal contingency and the property does not appraise for the purchase price, you may be responsible for making up that price difference in cash.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs about waiving an appraisal contingency<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have more questions? See below for some waiving appraisal contingency FAQs, answered by the Redfin Real Estate team:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why should I include an appraisal contingency?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An appraisal contingency ensures financial protection and allows you to walk away or renegotiate the deal if the appraised price is lower than the agreed-upon purchase price.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I have to pay for the appraisal?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically yes, the homebuyer is responsible for paying the appraisal as a part of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-are-closing-costs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">closing costs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does an appraisal cost?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/home-appraisal-cost\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cost of an appraisal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> varies and can range from a few hundred to several hundred dollars, depending on the property\u2019s location, size, and complexity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does an appraisal take?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An appraisal can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, as it\u2019s dependent on the appraiser\u2019s workload and the property. 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