Can you back out of a home purchase after the inspection in Michigan?

Yes — a Michigan buyer can back out of a home purchase after the inspection, and recover the full earnest money deposit, as long as the termination happens within the inspection contingency window written into the contract. In Grand Rapids the standard window is 7 to 10 business days from offer acceptance, though it can be negotiated shorter or longer. The critical detail is timing: walking before the inspection deadline for any reason returns the earnest money; walking after the deadline forfeits it unless another active contingency — financing, appraisal, or title — covers the reason for termination. Because Kent County earnest money deposits commonly run $1,000 to $5,000 or more, getting the timing right matters financially.