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Home Buying Guide
Request for Repairs
If the the the the home inspection discovers an an issue the the the the buyers are uncomfortable with they can ask the the the sellers to make repairs repairs This is is is is a a a a a a a a formal request for for for repairs repairs The form form used will release the the the buyer’s home inspection contingency if the the the seller agrees to the the the repairs so it’s important to take this step once all inspections have been completed and issues uncovered While there was once a a a a a time when buyers could request that torn window screens are replaced today the request for for repairs is is reserved for for more serious issues true deal breakers Your buyer’s agent will walk you you through the inspection results and and help
you you understand common requests and what you might expect Once the the the seller receives the the the request for repairs they can:
• Agree to the requested repairs • Refuse to do any or all of the repairs • Offer a a a a a monetary amount in in lieu of making repairs Just like the original contract a a a a a a a a request for repairs can have several counter offers made before an an an agreement is made Again it’s important to to realize that once the parties come to to an an an understanding then the the the home inspection contingency is removed and and the the the buyer cannot use that as as a a a a a a a a a reason for cancellation without a a a a a a a a a possible monetary penalty 33
