Do I need a home inspection after my offer is accepted?

Home inspections are optional under Georgia's standard purchase contract but strongly worth using, since an inspection contingency gives a buyer a defined window to identify problems and negotiate repairs or credits before moving forward. Skipping it removes that leverage and any early warning about costly issues. Joel Boss recommends every buyer he works with use the inspection period the contract provides, even on a newer home, since it protects a buyer's ability to renegotiate or walk away.