Homebuyer guide
How to Negotiate Repairs After a Home Inspection
Negotiation strategy and available remedies depend on the signed contract and local law. Use professionals in their proper roles and keep requests tied to evidence.
Practical checklist
- Prioritize safety, active damage, material systems, and items affecting finance or insurance.
- Obtain specialist findings where the inspector recommends further evaluation.
- Request written estimates with consistent scope and assumptions.
- Distinguish repair, credit, price change, escrow, or cancellation options with your adviser.
- Record agreed work, permits, invoices, warranties, and any reinspection rights.
Questions worth asking
- Which remedy is allowed by the contract?
- Who controls repair scope and contractor selection?
- Will a credit cover the likely full cost and related work?
- How will completed repairs be documented and verified?
- What happens if a specialist finds additional damage?
Sources and further reading
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