Shoutout to my real estate agent for pointing out my mistake with the inspection report

I was so focused on the big stuff, like the roof and HVAC, that I almost missed a major issue. My agent, Sarah, sat me down and said, 'Kevin, you're reading this like a checklist, not a negotiation tool.' She showed me how the $8,000 estimate for foundation leveling was buried on page 14. I had just skimmed right past it because the summary page said 'structurally sound.' We used that detailed report to ask the seller for a $5,000 credit at closing, which they agreed to. Has anyone else had an agent help them find hidden leverage in their inspection?

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wesley_fox928d ago

My buddy's inspector found old polybutylene pipes listed as 'functional' in the report. His agent pointed out that code now requires a full repipe, which got them a huge seller credit for the future repair.

anthonyhunt8d ago

Damn, that's a solid win for your buddy.