So -- if you are buying a house and you would only want to buy with a home inspection contingency (which is very reasonable) then you might not find success in securing a contract on a new listing with multiple offers... but once a house has been on the market for a few days or a week or two it is very likely that a seller will consider an offer with your inspection contingency - especially if they do not have any other offers at the time they receive your offer.

So, reasonably cautious buyers who want do conduct a home inspection do not need to despair that they shall never be able to buy a home -- but it will likely mean that you will not be able to successfully pursue some new listings.