Negotiating repairs vs. credits
Understand your options when the inspection turns something up.
When the inspection reveals an issue, you generally have a few paths: ask the seller to fix it before closing, ask for a credit toward closing costs so you can handle it yourself, renegotiate the price, or walk away if your contingency allows it. Which option makes sense depends on the size of the issue, how competitive the market is, and how attached you are to the home. Your agent can help you weigh the trade-offs in the moment.
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