{"id":13345,"date":"2019-08-16T10:10:05","date_gmt":"2019-08-16T17:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=13345"},"modified":"2019-08-15T13:48:38","modified_gmt":"2019-08-15T20:48:38","slug":"what-inspection-issues-home-buyers-can-negotiate-the-sale-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2019\/08\/what-inspection-issues-home-buyers-can-negotiate-the-sale-price\/","title":{"rendered":"What Inspection Issues Home Buyers Can Negotiate The Sale Price?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Waiving a home inspection is like purchasing a used car on Craigslist without taking a look under the hood \u2014 you\u2019re likely to run into issues down the road. A new survey from the online home improvement marketplace, Porch, reveals that 86 percent of home inspections uncover one or more problems that need to be addressed. While hiring a home inspector will set you back about $377 on average, their expertise could save you from buying a lemon or shelling out thousands of dollars in future repairs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prospective homebuyers can use the information provided by a home inspector to negotiate a lower sales price, accounting for the cost of repairs or replacing a feature altogether. Of the 1,000 individuals surveyed by Porch who hired a home inspector, 37 percent submitted a revised offer with help from their real estate agent, saving an average of $14,000 off the listing price of their new home. That\u2019s no small chunk of change!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here we examine the most-flagged home inspection issues buyers can use to negotiate the best sale price.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1. Roof \u2013 flagged in 19.7% of reports<br \/>\nRoofs with asphalt or cedar shingles have an average lifespan of 20 years whereas metal roofs only need to be replaced every 50 to 75 years. Your home inspector will look for signs of water damage, mold or algae, and take note of any sagging or missing shingles.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">2. Electrical \u2013 flagged in 18.7% of reports<br \/>\nIf you\u2019re looking to purchase a home built prior to the 1950s, you\u2019ll want to inquire about its electrical wiring. Knob-and-tube wiring, which was popular from the 1880s to the 1940s, can cause electrical shocks and fire. Other issues to take note of include exposed wiring, ungrounded wire receptacles and paint on electrical outlets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">3. Windows \u2013 flagged in 18.4% of reports<br \/>\nWhile broken windows are a pretty obvious spot, your home inspector may conduct a simple test to check for air leaks. However, there\u2019s no guarantee the home owners will agree to repair the window seals \u2014 some consider this cosmetic, rather than structural.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">4. Gutters \u2013 flagged in 16.9% of reports<br \/>\nYour home inspector will want to make sure the gutters are in good working condition, assessing their size, any damage, and how far water is directed away from the house.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">5. Plumbing \u2013 flagged in 13.6% of reports<br \/>\nPlumbing problems can quickly add up, costing an unsuspecting homeowner thousands of dollars. With a flashlight in hand, your home inspector will scan for potential leaks, polybutylene piping, DIY projects gone wrong, tree root damage, and more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">6. Branches overhanging roof \u2013 flagged in 13.3% of reports<br \/>\nHaving an old-growth tree in your front yard might seem like a selling point, but it can actually cause a lot of damage if not properly maintained. Branches can rip off roof shingles, leaves can pile up and clog up your gutters, and heavy limbs can come crashing down into your living room.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">7. Fencing \u2013 flagged in 12.6% of reports<br \/>\nHome inspectors will evaluate the condition of a fence that lines the property. But again, this is one of those \u201cchoose your battles\u201d situations. Are you willing to risk losing out on your dream home because a few pickets have gone missing? Probably not.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">8. Water heater \u2013 flagged in 12.2% of reports<br \/>\nWhile a rickety fence may be no big deal, a busted up water heater certainly is. Home inspectors check for things like water leaks, sediment buildup, corrosion on the pipes, and low water pressure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">9. Driveways, sidewalks, patios, entrance landing \u2013 flagged in 11.9% of reports<br \/>\nCracks in your driveway or patio are pretty much inevitable. That being said, you\u2019ll want the home inspector to ensure water isn\u2019t seeping into those crevices. If major issues do turn up, you may be able to seek compensation for those repairs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">10. Air conditioning \u2013 flagged in 9.9% of reports<br \/>\nAccording to the Porch survey, most homebuyers negotiate only $500 for AC repairs, but the actual costs are much higher \u2014 think thousands of dollars, not hundreds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">11. Exterior paint \u2013 flagged in 9.6% of reports<br \/>\nIf the house was constructed before 1979, your inspector will likely conduct a lead paint test. Additionally, if the exterior paint is peeling, some lenders (like the Federal Housing Administration and Veterans Affairs) will not approve the loan due to concerns over health and safety.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">12. Foundation issues\/cracks \u2013 flagged in 8.9% of reports<br \/>\nHome inspectors can look for obvious signs of foundation problems like cracks in basement walls, damaged bricks and uneven floors. If you and your home inspector suspect the problems are serious, you may want to bring in an engineer. But consider it money well spent \u2014 foundation fixes can cost $10,000 or more. Gulp.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/2019\/07\/12-home-inspection-issues-negotiate-price.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">12 Home Inspection Issues Buyers Can Leverage to Negotiate The Sale Price<\/a> by Kelsey Pudloski | Livabl<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Waiving a home inspection is like purchasing a used car on Craigslist without taking a look under the hood \u2014 you\u2019re likely to run into issues down the road. A &hellip; [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2019\/08\/what-inspection-issues-home-buyers-can-negotiate-the-sale-price\/\">read more<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13345","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-real-estate"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What Inspection Issues Home Buyers Can Negotiate The Sale Price? &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2019\/08\/what-inspection-issues-home-buyers-can-negotiate-the-sale-price\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"What Inspection Issues Home Buyers Can Negotiate The Sale Price? &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Waiving a home inspection is like purchasing a used car on Craigslist without taking a look under the hood \u2014 you\u2019re likely to run into issues down the road. 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