Market Stabilization Post-Boom: What It Means for Home Inspections

After a red-hot real estate market, things are cooling down—and that’s not a bad thing. In a more stable market, buyers have time to breathe, and inspections are returning to the spotlight.

Inspections Are No Longer Skipped. During the boom, competitive offers often waived inspections. Now that urgency has subsided, inspections are back on the table as buyers focus on due diligence.

Agents Are Leaning on Inspectors Again. Real estate agents are once again using inspection results to help guide clients and navigate price discussions. A solid inspection report can be a tool for negotiation and trust-building.

More Balanced Transactions With fewer bidding wars, buyers and sellers are on more equal footing. Inspections contribute to this balance by providing objective data that both parties can work with.

Buyers Are More Detail-Oriented With time to consider long-term value, buyers are paying more attention to structural integrity, energy efficiency, and safety—areas where a good inspection adds tremendous value.