The National Association of Realtors recommends having a home inspection as part of the home buying process. It usually takes place within 10 days after the Offer being accepted and generally prior to the signing of the Purchase and Sales Agreement.

The home inspection should address 3 major areas:

1. The home inspection should include a visual examination of the readily accessible physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building. The inspection is non invasive.
2. During the home inspection the inspector should discuss the conditions of the home with the client.
3. The inspector should provide the client with a report.  Areas that may have concealed damage should also be noted. 

The home inspection or home inspector should not:

     Report on the market value or marketability of the property

   Advise the client about the advisability of purchasing the property

   Determine the cost of repair of any item noted in the report

   Offer to make and/or perform any repair or provide any remedy

   Cite specific building codes

For a more detailed description of home inspection prohibitions and the Massachusetts Standard of Practice 266 CMR please go to www.state.ma.us/reg/boards/hi 

We work with many great home inspectors.  Please check out our Concierge List . All home inspectors are required to be licensed.