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Should The Seller Fix This?

"Does the seller need to fix this?"  This is a common question I'm asked when I find defects at houses that I inspect, and the answer is always no. When I find defects during a home inspection (and I always find defects), there are four ways for the buyer to deal with them: Do nothing, have the seller do repairs, have the seller fund repairs, or cancel the purchase. I'm going to discuss these different options, and go over why some are better than others... in my opinion, of course.
Do Nothing. This is usually the best option for buyers. When buying a used home, buyers shouldn't expect everything to be perfect, because it never is. Walls get damaged, faucets leak, appliances age. This doesn't mean buyers shouldn't address defects after they've bought the house, but it's unrealistic to expect sellers of used houses to fix every little defect. Asking sellers to address a long list of minor repairs will often make the seller feel defensive about their home, make the buyers look petty, and make the home inspector get labeled ‘nit-picky'. Bad feelings all around :(. This typically comes from a misunderstanding of what a home inspection is for; home inspections are meant ... more

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