{"id":392424,"date":"2020-11-17T08:24:10","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T13:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accutech-homeinspections.com\/?p=392424"},"modified":"2020-11-17T08:24:10","modified_gmt":"2020-11-17T13:24:10","slug":"make-the-most-of-your-home-inspection-know-when-to-pick-your-battles-and-when-to-let-issues-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dovherman.com\/make-the-most-of-your-home-inspection-know-when-to-pick-your-battles-and-when-to-let-issues-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Make the Most of Your Home Inspection: Know When To Pick Your Battles (and When To Let Issues Go)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Home inspection reports can serve as invaluable tools during the home buying negotiations process. It\u2019s why an overwhelming 77% of potential buyers pay for inspections prior to closing the deal.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the extent of an issue, a buyer may request \u2014 or a seller may offer \u2014 a credit on the home. This means that the seller will lower the price so the buyers can make the repair themselves. Buyers may also request that\u00a0the seller hire a contractor to fix the issue or permit the seller to let the issue be. While it\u2019s okay to exercise your rights to contingencies when buying a home, you should know what battles are worth picking, and which you should let be.<\/p>\n<p>If an inspection report reveals mold damage, a cracked foundation or faulty electrical wiring, by all means, ask the seller to fix the issue or offer a credit. However, if the laminate flooring is peeling and a few doors won\u2019t shut, be reasonable. Minor issues may bother you, but there are plenty of other potential buyers out there who won\u2019t blink an eye at them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home inspection reports can serve as invaluable tools during the home buying negotiations process. It\u2019s why an overwhelming 77% of potential buyers pay for inspections prior to closing the deal. Depending on the extent of an issue, a buyer may request \u2014 or a seller may offer \u2014 a credit on the home. 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