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New ValleyMLS Inspection Addendum: What REALTORS® Need to Know

Posted on 10/14/2026

Navigating property inspections and repair negotiations just got simpler for North Alabama agents and their clients. ValleyMLS has officially approved and released the new Inspection Addendum, designed to bring greater clarity, structure, and predictability to the transaction timeline.
Available in Dotloop and Paragon beginning November 16, this updated form replaces older versions that often bogged down negotiations with subjective arguments. Whether you represent buyers or sellers, understanding these changes will help you guide your clients smoothly through the contingency period.

ValleyMLS Inspection Addendum Resource HUB

Everything you need to know about the updated inspection and repair-request process launching November 16.

INSPECTION ADDENDUM PDF
STEP-BY-STEP WORKFLOW CHART
FAQs & COMPARE SIDE TO SIDE

UPCOMING TRAININGS

  • Wednesday, October 21st 1 pm 
  • Wednesday, October 28th 10 am
  • Tuesday, November 3rd 10 am
  • Thursday, November 12th at 1 pm
REGISTER THROUGH THE DASHBOARD!

HOW THE NEW PROCESS WORKS

The updated addendum creates a well-defined, step-by-step workflow with clear deadlines based on working days:
  1. Inspections: Completed within the timeframe specified in the contract (defaulting to 7 working days from the Confirmation Date if left blank).
  2. Buyer Request: Within 3 working days after the inspection period ends, the buyer delivers an itemized Request for Repairs form along with complete copies of all inspection reports to the seller.
  3. Seller Response: Within 3 working days of receiving the request, the seller must respond in writing, agreeing to all, some, or none of the requested repairs. If the seller fails to respond within this window, they are deemed to have agreed to the requested repairs.
  4. Buyer’s Options: If the seller declines or offers to make only some repairs, the buyer has 2 working days to choose one of three paths:
    • Accept the seller’s decision and proceed to closing.
    • Submit a new repair request for negotiation.
    • Terminate the contract in writing.
For a visual breakdown of these timelines and decision points, agents can review the Inspection Addendum Step-by-Step Flowchart and our Revised Inspection Addendum Comparison and FAQs.

Benefits for Both Buyers and Sellers

  • For Buyers: The form provides absolute freedom in what can be requested and establishes a much clearer contractual basis to terminate and protect earnest money if an agreement cannot be reached.
  • For Sellers: Sellers are freed from debating technical classifications and can simply evaluate the repair request as a clear business decision.
Note: While the new form clarifies the contractual right to terminate, current Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) practice still requires a executed Mutual Release Agreement before brokers can disburse earnest money. However, the added clarity is designed to significantly reduce disputes and streamline that release process.

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