Posted on: 16th Mar, 2013 08:24 pm
Hi Folks....
As you all know I am first time home buyer. House I am buying is 2003 built home (10years old) Me and sellers agreed to a price on 03/11 and it is contingent upon inspection and attorney approval. Attorney approval is not done yet. I just completed house inspection. Few items were noted and and needs to be addressed.
My main concerns following,
1. Water heater and air conditioning units are closer to its end of life time (mentioned by the manufacturer). I am concern because I do not want to get a huge bill of putting new things in just when we move in.
2. During the water fill in the Jacuzzi tube on the 2nd floor and when running. The noise level on the 1st floor is really bad. Inspector said the best is to insulate it.
3. Hard wood floors are discolored where the seller has put carpets.
4. There is crack in the outer basement wall and inspector said it needs to be sealed not big thing to be concern.
Overall house is in great shape.
Am I being an ass by asking to fix these? Or asking money from the seller?
Also...end of Monday is the deadline for me to complete the Attorney approval. Should I complete that or hold it until I negotiate this with the sellers? Please help me.
Thanks in advance
As you all know I am first time home buyer. House I am buying is 2003 built home (10years old) Me and sellers agreed to a price on 03/11 and it is contingent upon inspection and attorney approval. Attorney approval is not done yet. I just completed house inspection. Few items were noted and and needs to be addressed.
My main concerns following,
1. Water heater and air conditioning units are closer to its end of life time (mentioned by the manufacturer). I am concern because I do not want to get a huge bill of putting new things in just when we move in.
2. During the water fill in the Jacuzzi tube on the 2nd floor and when running. The noise level on the 1st floor is really bad. Inspector said the best is to insulate it.
3. Hard wood floors are discolored where the seller has put carpets.
4. There is crack in the outer basement wall and inspector said it needs to be sealed not big thing to be concern.
Overall house is in great shape.
Am I being an ass by asking to fix these? Or asking money from the seller?
Also...end of Monday is the deadline for me to complete the Attorney approval. Should I complete that or hold it until I negotiate this with the sellers? Please help me.
Thanks in advance
Hi rubu,
I personally think that you should negotiate with the seller in this matter and check out if he is ready to share the costs.
Thanks
I personally think that you should negotiate with the seller in this matter and check out if he is ready to share the costs.
Thanks
Normally you ask the seller to make repairs on items that were not discoverable upon first seeing the house. A repair means something is broken, not merely unsatisfactory or normal wear and tear. However, everything is negotiable. Ask your realtor for advice. I once had a seller give me a $7,000 credit to replace an aging AC unit.
Yes, definitely you can ask the seller to make the repairs or pay you that amount, it is negotiable. All repairs that need to be done are to be paid by the seller to the buyer, although the amount depends on your bargaining skills. Best of luck.
