Not really anything that big to deal with–a couple of flashing leaks around chimney, a plumbing drain leak, one faulty bath vent fan, a small rotten area of soffit and brickmold, and a rusty pan under the A/C. Only major probs were a rusted main service panel and the screened-in porch roof that’s 2 in 12 with 3-tabs—it’s causing rot to set in. We’re gonna try to get the seller to fix the elec. box and the bath vent fan; we’ll fix the other stuff and we’re planning on tearing the porch down anyway cuz it’s shoddy.
Quality before Quantity
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Glad to hear there's nothing major wrong.
Remember that you can use the problems as negotiating points with the seller. I'm not a great negotiator, but maybe others here can give you better advice about it.
Q: Why are New Yorkers always depressed?
A: The light at the end of their tunnel is New Jersey.
Everything is negotiatible! Especially in real estate. How is the general market in your area? Are the sellers desperate? Even if you consider the back porch "shoddy" and will be torn down, it's an opportunity to negotiate and it doesn't always have to be cash. It's all going to cost you money one way or another and you can be creative. Anyway, congratulations on the new house and a succesful inspection. Let the adventure begin!Experienced, but still dangerous!
Hey thanks for the enlightening perspective on negotiating--I hadn't thought about it from your point of view. It's useful and tiimely info since we'll be negotiating the inspection report this afternoon.Quality before Quantity