May. 3, 2007 - You Want What??????
So we had us some real excitement didn't we? We looked at some really nice houses and we found you a place that felt like home. I know your head was spinning when we wrote up the offer. You thought that it was only a matter of telling the seller how much you were willing to pay for the house, you didn't expect 11 pages of mumbo jumbo, did you? I know you were nervous during the negotiations, but didn't I tell you we could get that place for a lot less than they were asking?
I'm really glad you hired Michael Pignotti the Home Inspector too. I have worked with him on many occassions and I know he is a straight shooter. That was a pretty comprehensive inspection, wasn't it? I was really impressed by the little tips and tidbits he was giving you during the inspection. You know, I learn a few things myself, practically ever time I work with him. I'm glad we didn't find anything that would be a safety hazard or life threatening this time around. I remember the time he saved another buyer of mine from buying a house that was going to cause the new owner some real problems, but hey, that's another story.
Your Attorney has a copy of the home inspection report as well, so let's look it over and see if we need to ask for any repairs or repair credits. Let's not get carried away though, remember what the contract said, "A major component shall be deemed to be in operating condition if it performs the function for which it is intended, regardless of age, and does not constitute a threat to health or safety. The fact that a functioning component may be at the end of it's useful life shall not render such component defective for the purpose of this paragraph. Buyer agrees minor repairs and routine maintenance items are not a part of this contingency".
With that in mind, yes, I think we should ask the to have the roof leak repaired. If you feel more comfortable contracting to have it done yourself then we should ask for a credit so you can have it done after you take possession. I do not, however, think you should ask to have the washer and dryer replaced. They are old, but they work. No, not even a credit to buy new ones. The home inspection is meant to insure that you are buying a safe and sound home. The home inspection is not an instrument to be used to try and renegotiate a better deal after the fact.
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