When must property condition disclosure reports be delivered to the buyer?

Property condition disclosure reports must be delivered to the buyer prior to the buyer making a written offer. This requirement serves the purpose of ensuring that potential buyers are fully informed about the condition of the property before they decide to proceed with an offer. By receiving this information upfront, buyers can make more informed decisions regarding their interest in the property and the terms they might wish to propose. It helps foster transparency in real estate transactions and allows buyers to weigh the property's condition against their own expectations and budget before committing to a formal offer.

This timing is crucial because once a formal offer is made, negotiations can become more committed, and the buyer may have less leverage to reconsider their interest based on property disclosures.