Once an inspector is done with the home inspection process, a report will be handed over to both the buyer and the seller. You will now have to decide if you will push through with the sale as is or walk away. You also have the option to negotiate with the sellers about repairs.
Here are some of the repairs you could have the seller fix:
MINOR WATER DAMAGE
You need to make sure you understand the home inspection report and listen to your inspector about the damages found. Your inspector should help you decide if the issue is an easy fix or significant damage you cannot take for granted. Minor water damage that caused stains should not be a deal-breaker, and a seller could take care of it.
CRACKS IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR
Your inspector should explain to you if the cracks in the basement are minor that a seller can fix. It could just be cosmetic and not a major structural issue. Remember that cracks normally appear when a home settles and should not be a deal-breaker.
COSMETIC ISSUES
Cosmetic issues should not be expensive to repair, and your seller could take care of this. These are issues that affect the aesthetics of the house, which are minor and not hazardous. Examples include paint cracks, chipped mirrors, and decks that need to be stained.
These issues should not be a deal-breaker or necessarily cause a pricing change.
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