ORDER AN INSPECTION 06 A home inspection can help identify deficiencies in a home you’re considering purchasing. If the inspection reveals problems are at work or repairs are needed, you may be able to negotiate with the seller to fix those issues. During the inspection period, we will schedule an inspection with a reputable home inspector to do a thorough investigation of the home. Once this is complete, the inspector will provide us with a list of findings.
N E G O T I A T E FINAL OFFER 07 Here are your options after a home inspection reveals problems: Ask the seller to make the repairs themselves Ask for credits toward your closing costs Ask the seller to reduce the sales price to make up for the repairs Back out of the transaction (if you have an inspection contingency in place) Move forward with the deal In order to negotiate for repairs or credits, start by getting an estimate from a local contractor or construction professional for how much the repairs will cost. If you’re working with a real estate agent, he or she should handle the negotiations on your behalf. Make sure your agent has a copy of the inspection report to use as leverage when working with the listing agent and their sellers.
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