HOME BUYING ADVICE: Should the Seller or Buyer do the home repairs?
By Kerry Lucasse, Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant
(eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group)
ANSWER: The BUYER Should Do Repairs Whenever Possible, Not The Seller ARTICLE PROVIDED BY LEIGH CLACK, ATTORNEY Neel & Robinson Attorneys at Law, LLC22 Lenox Pointe, Atlanta, GA 30324404-705-3690 fax 404-705-3697lenox@neelandrobinson.com Most home inspections will reveal some items in the house that need to be repaired or replaced. What should the buyer do?Most buyers want the house to be "perfect" when they move in, but is it a good idea to have the seller fix everything? If the seller does the repairs:1. Buyer has no control over the quality of work or products2. Closing may be delayed3. Seller will usually choose cheapest or fastest solution4. Buyer may not have access to repair people for follow-up If the buyer does the repairs (may be able to reduce the...
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