How to Negotiate Repairs After a Home Inspection
Posted by Greg Dewar on
A home inspection is always an important part of buying or selling a home, it almost always reveals something that needs to be repaired or renovated. You might think that you're stuck footing the bill if you've already decided to buy a home, but there are still ways to negotiate with the sellers to have at least some of the necessary repairs completed if some issues have come up during the home inspection. Here are a few tips that might help you succeed in your negotiation.
Get a Second Opinion
After a home inspection is completed, many realtors will call in a contractor to get a second opinion. You should follow suit and contact a contractor to take a look at the possible repairs. There's no harm in having a second or third set of eyes take a…
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