What is 760 CMR 74.00 and how does it affect home inspections in Massachusetts?

760 CMR 74.00 is a proposed Massachusetts regulation introduced in 2025 to protect homebuyers by prohibiting sellers and their agents from making home inspection waivers a condition of accepting an offer. It ensures that buyers can retain their right to an independent home inspection without facing competitive disadvantages.

What Buyers Should Know About the Massachusetts Home Inspection Waiver Rule

In response to pressure on homebuyers to waive inspections in competitive markets, Massachusetts has proposed 760 CMR 74.00—a regulation designed to protect the right to an independent home inspection. Introduced in 2025, this rule prohibits sellers and agents from making inspection waivers a condition for offer acceptance.

What 760 CMR 74.00 Regulates

This rule is designed to prevent unfair bidding practices by making it illegal for:

Why It Matters in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts home inspection waiver rule aims to:

For updates on this regulation, visit the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Home Inspectors.

MKC Associates supports this effort to preserve buyer protections. Contact us to learn how to navigate inspections under current and proposed laws.

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