Inspection Negotiations

A Texas home inspection runs a few hundred dollars and covers the roof, foundation, structure, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. It is the best money you will spend as a buyer, because the report becomes your leverage. Here is how to turn inspection findings into a fair negotiation.

Use Your Option Period

Your option period, usually 7 to 10 days, is the window that protects you while you inspect. Keep it running until the negotiation is settled, because once it expires you give up your right to walk away for any reason and keep your earnest money. My option period guide explains how to use it.

Ask for the Right Things

Focus your repair request on safety and structural issues: roof, foundation, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Do not let minor cosmetic items blow up the deal. You can ask for repairs, a seller credit toward closing costs, or a price adjustment, and sellers in today's more balanced market are willing to negotiate. My home inspection negotiation guide goes deeper, and I review every report with buyers so nothing slips through.

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Contact Patrick for guidance through the inspection process.