Ever been told you have to share your entire home inspection report to cancel a deal? We dismantle that myth and walk through what your contract really asks for, what the law says about client names on reports, and why passing around full inspections can hurt both buyers and agents. As licensed pros who’ve seen the pressure tactics firsthand, we explain how a report is created for one client, one property, at one point in time—and why consent and context matter.
We dig into the difference between citing specific defects to support a remedy request versus handing over the whole report. You’ll hear how inspector licensing rules tie the report to the client, why names must remain, and the narrow safety exceptions where limited notifications are allowed. We also unpack the downstream risk: when agents recycle a report to a new buyer with no agreement in place, they may inherit the liability if defects surface later. Redactions and PDFs won’t save you from responsibility, and relying on an old report gives the next buyer zero protection.
Our goal is to give buyers leverage and clarity. Use targeted excerpts to cancel cleanly, keep your private report private, and insist that new buyers order their own inspection—fresh eyes, accurate conditions, and real recourse if something’s missed. Agents, steer away from shortcuts that put you on the hook; the safest move is transparent, consent-based sharing and new inspections for new clients. If you found this helpful, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s house hunting, and leave a quick review to help others protect their rights.
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