To add to answers already provided, it's important to note that even though there is no public disclosure of issues found during a home during inpections, the homeowners (and the real estate agent) are required by law to disclose any issues concerning the condition of the home which would impact a potential buyer's decision to purchase. So even though the potential buyer paid for the inspection, once that issue is brought to the homeseller's attention, the homsellers must tell potential buyers about that issue. Which isn't to say that the homesellers must repair anything that is of issue or concern - they don't. But they must disclose.

Melody Anderson
Lakewide Realty
Camdenton, MO.

S-dog
Debbie is right. The person who orders the inspection and whoever they choose to share that information with are the people who know what is in the inspection. If a buyer orders the inspection, they must share that with the seller to justify whatever they are asking to be rectified on the property. If a seller orders it (like a pre-inspection) they must share the information if it is deemed defective (a gas leak) as covering up known defects on a property is fraud. That said, if there is information that is not a defect (like the fact a water heater is old but it's still working fine, just fewer years left in life), they are not required to share that information.

There is no web site for all properties that lists the information in home inspection reports. There IS a web site showing claims made against a property to insurance companies and what the outcome was on that claim request. It's called a C.L.U.E. report and the company that insured the property can pull that (there is a minimal charge of $20 or they may waive that charge if you are a client of that company). It must be instigated by the owner, not the prospective buyer as they are the insurer. Google C.L.U.E. report for more information.

Technically there is no such thing as a failed inspection on a property unless they are deemed hazardous (meth house, toxic mold, etc.) in which case that must be disclosed by all parties since it is a fact and unsafe. Some portions of a report may be failed (HVAC that doesn't work) but can be repaired. Hope this helps.

Trisha Lee REMAX Boone Realty, Columbia, MO
573-999-1000 TrishaLee@Remax.net

S-dog -

I'm not sure what you mean by a "failed inspection." But, to answer your question, the results of an inspection are not public knowledge. The Buyer typically pays for the inspection, and the report therefore "belongs" to them. The Seller usually has knowledge of the report and receives a copy when a Buyer requests repairs or a request to terminate the contract.

Hope this helps -

Debbie DiFonzo, e-PRO, GRI, SRS
United Country VIP Realty
Lebanon MO and Marshfield MO