Home Inspection Requests for Buyers

Basics:

• The Seller May Reject Some or All Items Requested

• Request Qualified Professionals

• When is it Possible for Buyer/Seller to Terminate, How the Buyer is Protected from the Seller Terminating Immediately Upon Receipt of Requests, & How Long Should the Seller Response Take?

• Different Contract Types in Hampton Roads vs Outside Hampton Roads (VAR) in SE VA

• Resale Disclosure

What to Consider Asking for/Not Asking for

The below are general advice to consider, not mandates that are always true in every situation:

• Don't Ask for too Much

• Don't Ask for Too Little

• If New Construction

• Waive Items You Could Easily Fix Yourself

• Consider Waiving Repairs Likely to Be Required by a Later Inspector/Appraiser

• Request Safety Hazards

• Request Quickly Deteriorating Items

• Request a Home Warranty if Older Items Not Being Replaced

• Consider Requesting Old Items at/Near the End of their Anticipated Life Expectancy

Related:

• Home Inspection Addendums

• Detailed Questions for Home Inspectors

• Basic Elements of Service Provider Determinations

• Responsibilities & Inspector Options Including Deadlines Template for REIN & VAR Offers

• House Issues by Year for Purchasers 

• SE VA House Buyer Guide

• What Adam Offers Buyers

• Hampton Roads Offers: The REIN Standard Purchase Agreement