SO yeah, having a good offer on the hosue immediately? I knew it was too good to be true. The appraisal came back good, so that is good, but the guy-- a frist time buyer-- is freaking out about the inspection.
It's very weird. The inspector gave us the highest rating, saying we were in good condition in every single category. But of course, no house is perfect. We had little things in every room that need to be addressed, But little. Apparently, the buyer was having a second thoughts-- over a GOOD inspection. You just never know what is going to freak people out.
Anyway, today we got the request to remedy and it had 40 things he wants us to fix in the next week or two-- forty tiny things. Some of them aren't even broken-- like he wants all new screens in the sun porch doors, even though there are no tears or damage to the existing ones. At first I was angry, but now I am just numb. I'm more than happy to fix real problems, but seriously?
I'm not sure if the guy is just freaking out or if this is just a sad attempt at a cash grab. I went through the list with the realtor and he helped me weed out what was ridiculous and what we could do with some time (and money, of course.)
I also am so done with this. I just want to be free of all this extra work and worry. I'm so tired and worn down. So, I sent the list over and maybe we'll sign something and send it back to the buyer. IF he accepts our pared-down proposal, that means I have to spend tons of time trying to convince our electrician and plumber that they really should come over and fix 30 little things.
Ugh/. What would you do? I know it's a buyers market, but does that mean I have to deal with unrealistic expectations? I almost feel like if this guy doesn't want to do even the smallest thing to a house, he shouldn't be a homeowner.
GAH!
I knew it was too good to be true
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June 16th, 2011 at 04:06 am 1308193579
I would probably do as little as possible, since who knows when the next offer will come.
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June 16th, 2011 at 03:16 pm 1308233786
Sure - buyer sounds really crazy and annoying. BUT, I could see being in his shoes and just walking away altogether. A house is enough to deal with in the long run without "things to address in every room."
Don't take it personally. Every buyer has different expectations. If I were buying your home I'd probably annoy you, but you'd have to admit we are very frugal home purchasers. SO I can see the buyer's point of view. & heck, that was our buying style in a sellers' market. In a buyer's market I'd suppose higher expectations will be more the norm.
June 16th, 2011 at 03:37 pm 1308235024
And I could see being upset by big ticket items, but all of the big ticket expenses are very new: new furnace, new AC, new windows, new roof. New kitchen counters and appliances. It's just frustrating.
June 16th, 2011 at 10:58 pm 1308261535
I would go ahead with minor fixes though, as that will certainly be attractive to the next buyer (if that is how it goes).
When I sold my first house, the buyer wanted a flooring allowance to replace the living room carpet. We (ex-h and I) agreed. Then a few days before closing the buyer demanded we have the carpet cleaned again (it had already been cleaned). I said sure, but then I will not pay for your new carpet. The buyer relented and we closed on schedule.
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June 17th, 2011 at 02:34 am 1308274448
This guy sounds like a total P I T A! @@ It's one thing to ask for problems to be addressed, this dumbhole is asking for EXTRAS and I would consider that a big problem on HIS part.
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