The condition is what turns a $400 to $600 inspection into real protection. Saskatchewan real estate market data shows nearly every Saskatoon offer including one, and without it, an inspector can still walk through the house, but you have no contractual right to renegotiate or walk away based on what they find.
Buyers sometimes shorten the condition period rather than remove it entirely to stay competitive in a multiple-offer situation. That keeps the legal protection while still moving faster than a full standard timeline would.
Removing the condition to look more competitive is a real risk on a purchase this size, not a formality. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.