From Red Flags to Repairs: Don’t Let Your Home Inspector’s Findings Get Lost in Translation

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In the complex dance of real estate transactions, one of the most challenging moments occurs after a home inspection reveals issues requiring professional attention. This critical juncture – where inspection findings must translate into quality repairs – often exposes a significant gap in the process. As a home inspector with five decades of construction experience, […]

Negotiating Repairs After the Inspection

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A home inspection is one of the most critical steps when purchasing a home and, in most cases, will require you to negotiate repairs after the inspection. Most buyers make two huge mistakes when negotiating repairs after I’ve inspected their potential home. 1) They rely on the seller’s repairman, and 2) they don’t negotiate with […]