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Renegotiating Repair Credits After a Disastrous Home Inspection

When an inspection report reveals a $25k roof replacement, deals fall apart. Here is how buyer agents negotiate escrow repair credits rather than contractor repairs.

Amit Kasliwal
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
October 03, 20244 min read
Renegotiating Repair Credits After a Disastrous Home Inspection

The Escrow Closing Credit Script

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"Rather than asking the seller to hire contractors and delay closing by 4 weeks, we propose a $15,000 credit toward buyer closing costs in escrow. That allows the seller to close on schedule on Friday while giving the buyer the funds to complete licensed repairs post-closing."

The 2-Minute Practice Drill

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The 2-Minute Practice Drill

Practice inspection repair credit negotiations in Dehurdle.

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