Can You Negotiate Repairs After a Home Inspection?

The short answer: yes

The inspection contingency period exists precisely so buyers can act on what the inspection reveals. Findings are a normal, expected part of the negotiation — not a deal-breaker by default.

Common paths

Buyers typically ask the seller to make repairs before closing, request a credit at closing, negotiate a price reduction, or — within the contingency window — walk away if the issues are serious enough.

What’s reasonable to ask for

Focus requests on safety, structural, and major-system issues. Normal cosmetic wear and routine maintenance are usually weaker asks and can dilute a stronger request.

How the report helps

A documented report gives you objective footing instead of a hunch. Paired with your agent’s guidance, it turns “this feels off” into a specific, defensible negotiation point.

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