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What Home Inspection Repair Requests Should A Buyer Avoid?
What Home Inspection Repair Requests Should A Buyer Avoid?
A common question we receive from buyers is whether or not they should ask for everything that’s listed in their home inspection report. The short answer is no but, what repairs should a buyer avoid asking for? It’s important for buyers purchasing a resale home to remember that the home inspection isn’t an opportunity to ask for upgrades or minor items. Home inspections are the buyer’s opportunity to find out if the home has major structural or mechanical defects and there are only so many repairs sellers are going to be willing to commit too – particularly if it’s a seller’s market.
 
 
Home Inspection Repair Requests To Avoid:
Anything cosmetic – cosmetic defects have no impact on the functionality of the home. Sure, they might be something you don’t think is attractive but, they aren’t items that need attention right away. An example would be power washing a patio or fixing nail pops in a ceiling.
 
Renovations – if you are asking for a repair that’s based on what you plan on doing to the home, stop, do not pass go, and do not collect $200. A seller is not responsible for changing the home ... more

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