Why did Massachusetts propose a new regulation regarding home inspection waivers?

Massachusetts proposed regulation 760 CMR 74.00 in response to growing concerns that buyers were being pressured to waive home inspections in highly competitive real estate markets. The regulation is intended to support transparency, fairness, and buyer protection in residential transactions.

Why Massachusetts Introduced a New Home Inspection Regulation?

Massachusetts introduced 760 CMR 74.00 to address a rising issue in the real estate market—homebuyers feeling compelled to waive inspections just to compete. The regulation promotes fairer transactions by ensuring buyers can exercise their inspection rights without losing out in bidding wars.

The Problem the Regulation Aims to Solve

In recent years, especially in hot markets like Greater Boston:

How the Regulation Helps Buyers

The Massachusetts home inspection regulation (760 CMR 74.00) is intended to:

For more information on your inspection rights, visit the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Home Inspectors.

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