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 KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
October 03, 20244 min read
The Escrow Closing Credit Script
Recommended Spoken Script
"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
2-Minute Spoken Drill
The 2-Minute Practice Drill
Practice inspection repair credit negotiations in Dehurdle.