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Are Home Sellers Entitled to a Copy of the Buyer's Home Inspection?
While I was perusing the ActiveRain Q&A section, I noticed that Kelyn Mills posted the question asking if buyer agents give the Home Inspection Report to sellers.  So many responses!  Different agents have different opinions (big surprise there) but what was really interesting in this particular thread was how different the laws are (or the agent's interpretation of the laws) in each state.
 
I can't speak to what happens in other states but I do have a handle on what happens in North Carolina.  In our state, while a home inspection is highly recommended it is in most cases not required when someone buys a house.  Of course, there may be exceptions such as when a home renovation allowance is included in the loan but for the majority of real estate transactions, a buyer may at their own expense have just about any type of inspection they wish.  Since they've paid for it, usually $350 to $700...it is considered the possession of the buyer.  The buyer's agent does not own it nor the right to distribute it without the permission of the buyer.
 
While it is true that many buyers may try to renegotiate repairs or concessions for repairs as a result of ... more

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