The 'Inspection Guardrail': New MA Protections

The 'Inspection Guardrail': New MA Protections

For years, buyers in Cambridge and Somerville felt pressured to waive inspections just to compete. As of late 2022, new guidelines under 760 CMR 74.00 are changing the game.

What You Need to Know

No Pressure: Sellers and agents cannot explicitly require or encourage you to waive your right to an inspection. Mandatory Disclosure: Sellers must now provide a written disclosure confirming your right to a licensed home inspection before you sign an offer. Fair Evaluation*: Offers must be evaluated on merit, not just on who is willing to take the most risk.

Why This Matters

In older markets like Brookline or Newton, skipping an inspection can lead to five-figure surprises in knob-and-tube wiring or foundation cracks. This law brings sanity back to the process.

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