🏡 Blog Post: What to Know About the Massachusetts Home Inspection Law 2025

If you’re buying or selling a home, the Massachusetts home inspection law 2025 is something you need to know about. This new regulation, effective October 15, 2025, changes how inspections—and inspection waivers—are handled in nearly every residential transaction.

Here’s how it works, what it means for you, and why it matters whether you’re on the buying or selling side.

🔍 What Is the Massachusetts Home Inspection Law 2025?

Massachusetts has introduced a new law to protect homebuyers from being pressured to waive their right to a home inspection.

Key changes include:

• Sellers can’t accept offers that are conditional on waiving inspections

• Buyers still have the right to waive an inspection voluntarily

• Sellers must provide a disclosure form affirming the buyer’s right to a home inspection

• The law applies to 1–4 unit residential properties, including condos and multi-families

📚 More info from Mass.gov →

🛠 How the Law Affects Buyers

This update gives buyers stronger legal protections. You now have more time—and more leverage—to do your due diligence before finalizing a home purchase.

Home inspections often uncover hidden issues that could cost thousands later. Thanks to this law, buyers won’t feel pressured to waive inspections just to win in a competitive market.

🧰 What Sellers Should Know About the 2025 Inspection Law

Sellers will need to adjust how they handle offers. You can’t require—or suggest—that buyers waive their inspection. You’ll also need to provide the state-mandated disclosure form to confirm the buyer’s right to an inspection.

If you’re preparing to sell, consider a pre-listing inspection to avoid surprises later. This is also a great opportunity to fix known issues ahead of time.
📖 Read more: How to Get Your Home Market-Ready →

✅ Why the New Massachusetts Inspection Law Matters

This isn’t just another form. The Massachusetts home inspection law 2025 changes how offers are written—and how deals come together.

If you’re selling, it impacts your strategy and offer timeline.
If you’re buying, it helps you protect your investment.

My role is to guide you through it all clearly and confidently—so you can make smart decisions, protect your time and money, and move forward with peace of mind.
📖 Also see: 5 Buyer Mistakes to Avoid →

💡 Final Thoughts

Laws change, and so does the market. This update is a good reminder that working with someone who’s watching both can help you avoid costly mistakes.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling and want to talk through how the new inspection law affects you, give me a call — I’d love to help. 

Becky Davis, REALTOR®
becky.davis@cbrealty.com
781.844.1413