Lesson 5: Property Inspections in Maryland

Must agents attend the inspection of a property they recently put under contract?

No. If you’ve just put a property under contract, you should avoid attending the property inspection: if you discover defects or other material facts regarding the property while you’re there—and are obligated to inform your clients—you might jeopardize the sale.

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Check for understanding!

Why would it be best for an agent not to know about some details that the seller knows about?