Should my Johns Island buyer's agent tell me to waive the mortgage contingency to win a house?

A Johns Island buyer's agent should never push you to waive the mortgage contingency to win a house, since doing so puts your earnest money at risk if financing falls through for any reason beyond your control. A stronger earnest money deposit or a flexible closing date can compete without giving up that protection. Brian Beatty looks for other ways to strengthen a Johns Island offer before touching financing contingencies.