What Repairs Are Typically Negotiated After a Home Inspection?

After a home inspection, buyers often wonder which repairs are reasonable to request and which issues are typically left alone. While every transaction is different, negotiations usually focus on major safety, structural, and functional concerns—not cosmetic items.

Common Repairs Buyers Negotiate after Inspection

These are the most common and most reasonable repair requests:

  • Kitchen/Garage - Electrical: No GFC

  • Garage - Pedestrian Door (From garage to inside of home): Not Self-closing

  •  Roof - Skylights, Chimneys & Other Roof Penetrations: Cracked/Open Penetration Seals

Repairs Buyers Typically Do Not Negotiate

Some items are usually considered normal wear and tear:

  • Cosmetic issues like paint, flooring scratches, or outdated fixtures

  • Missing Screens

  • Discolored/Missing Smoke Detector- it's important that you speak with your Realtor about this.

Other Negotiation Options Besides Repairs

If repairs are significant, buyers and sellers may negotiate alternatives:

  • Seller credits toward closing costs

  • A price reduction

  • Repairs completed by licensed professionals after closing with checks issued at Closing

Your Realtor can help determine which option makes the most sense based on the situation and market conditions.

How The Bigelow Team Helps After Inspection

When working with The Bigelow Team, your Realtor will:

  • Review the inspection report with you

  • Help prioritize repair requests

  • Negotiate repairs or credits on your behalf

  • Protect your interests while keeping the deal on track

Final Thoughts

The goal of post-inspection negotiations isn’t to make the home perfect—it’s to ensure the home is safe, functional, and fairly priced. Understanding what repairs are typically negotiated helps buyers make confident decisions and avoid unnecessary conflict.

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