For years now, home buyers in this super – competitive real estate market have felt pressured to waive their right to a home inspection when making on offer, knowing at least some competing buyers will likely do the same. A new state law aimed at eliminating that contention has agents and brokers talking.

Implementation of the new regulations has been extended to Oct. 15, and includes language barring any contract provisions from frustrating the purpose of the home inspection, including “unreasonably limiting a prospective purchaser’s ability to schedule, receive, and review a home inspection.”

If the inspection reveals the need for expensive repairs, the buyer can proceed, renegotiate the contract, or simply walk away from the deal. Without an inspection, the buyer doesn’t know exactl

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