As a seller’s real estate agent, do you attend all buyer inspections? Is this important?
In Massachusetts, it’s actually pretty normal for a seller’s agent not to attend a buyer’s home inspection. The buyer’s agent is the one who typically shows up, stays with the inspector, and helps the buyer understand what’s being flagged. That’s their lane.
For the seller’s agent, the bigger issue is Massachusetts being a caveat emptor state. If I attend the inspection and hear every defect the inspector calls out, I’m now responsible for disclosing all of it to future buyers if the deal falls apart. That can put the seller at a disadvantage and create a disclosure burden that didn’t need to exist.
Most of the time, the best move is to let the buyer and their agent handle the inspection privately. The seller’s agent stays available, stays responsive, and steps back in once the report is done and the buyer decides how they want to proceed. It keeps the process cleaner for everyone and protects the seller’s position.
If you’re selling in Massachusetts, not attending the inspection isn’t a sign of disengagement. It’s simply good practice that keeps the transaction running smoothly.