An inspection clause is a negotiated condition in a purchase agreement. An inspection report, a repair request, and a seller credit are separate records; merging them can make a file appear to contain a remedy that was never signed.
Measured finding
In its September 2025 Realtors Confidence Index report, the National Association of REALTORS® said 21% of responding members reported that buyers waived an inspection contingency. The result is a member survey for that month, not a census of all buyers and not evidence that a property was defect-free.
What the register should capture
| Evidence | Unit to preserve |
|---|---|
| Signed contract | Inspection deadline and waiver wording |
| Inspection report | Inspection date, scope, and stated limitations |
| Repair request | Item, requested dollar amount, and response date |
| Amendment | Credit, repair obligation, cap, and signatures |
The same NAR guidance explains that an “as-is” term and an inspection contingency do different work. A reviewer should therefore compare the exact clause and amendment rather than infer a remedy from a report or an email.
Source and limits
Sources: NAR, Buyer-Seller Agreements to Waive Inspections and NAR, Consumer Guide: Home Inspections. The reported 21% is a survey result and does not establish enforceability under any state's law.
**Professional disclaimer:** This research is informational and not legal, inspection, or real-estate advice.