The Return of the Home Inspection: A 2025 Buyer's Rights Update

The Return of the Home Inspection: A 2025 Buyer's Rights Update

The days of 'Waive All Inspections' are fading. In 2025, a more balanced market and new state-level discussions have brought Home Inspections back to the forefront in Arlington and Medford.

Why Inspections are Non-Negotiable Again

1. Complexity of Systems: With new heat pumps and smart tech, you need a specialist to verify performance.
2. Negotiating Power: Buyers are again using inspection reports to ask for price credits or essential repairs.
3. Safety First: Older Boston-area homes often harbor hidden issues like asbestos or aging sewer lines that a professional eye will catch.

Seller's Tip

Consider a Pre-Listing Inspection. Fixing a $500 issue now prevents a $2,000 negotiation later.

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