Inspector deeming items as major
Long story short. Listed for 519k, home is 5 years old, cash buyer offers 510k so we agreed. This was our first showing and first offer. Yes I could have waited but I jumped the gun. Inspection comes, inspector find recommendations for fixes like new gutter due to hail dings, a broken exterior vent cover, water heater exhaust is 10in of clearance not 12. He labeled 4 things as red and needed repairs and major
- Attic needs an additional 6in of insulation to help with efficiency
- 2 small gaps where vinyl siding meets stone veneer
- Small window in living room has thermo seal failure
- Half wall in garage to basement wobbled and needs adjusting
Buyer came back and asked for $30k off the list price for these items. I am baffled. I’m told to fix those items or drop price. I got estimates and it came to $3000. I offered another 5k off. Buyer backed out after wanting 30k
Here it is back on market and my realtor had me disclose that there are “minor items from inspection that seller has agreed to provide $5k in closing cost”. Now I am so worried I’ll never get offers. Those items don’t seem like major structural defects or safety hazards to me and how the heck they got $30k is really bothering me. Any advise on getting new buyers in? Thank you