Who pays for repairs after a home inspection?
Whoever the buyer and seller agree on. The repair request is part of the negotiation, so the cleaner the quote, the easier the deal.
That’s why every item on the report gets its own line and its own price. Buyer and seller can agree item by item instead of arguing over one lump sum, and the itemized invoice is ready for the closing table.
Send the inspection report as it is
No need to retype anything. Send the report itself and mark the items you want handled. They are quoted in the order of the report, and the closing date goes in the first message so the work is scheduled to finish before it.
Common inspection repairs in Atlanta homes
- Drywall cracks and patches
- Doors that stick or don’t latch
- Loose railings and worn stair treads
- Caulking and grout around tubs, showers and sinks
- Soft or damaged deck boards
- Exterior trim and siding repairs
- Missing or loose hardware
Repairs while the house is empty
Nobody needs to be at the house. Share the lockbox or door code and the work is done while it’s empty, with a photo of every finished item for the agent’s file.
What you get for the re-inspection
- A photo of every finished item
- An itemized invoice, line by line
- A clear note of anything that needs a licensed trade
Items that need a licensed electrician, plumber or contractor are flagged before anything is quoted, so nothing surprises anyone at closing.
Pre-listing repairs for sellers
Selling soon? Fixing the obvious items before the house is listed means fewer surprises in the buyer’s inspection. Paint, drywall, caulk, doors, trim and small flooring fixes are handled together as one make-ready list.
Areas we serve in Atlanta
Ramzi finishes inspection repair lists for homes in these Atlanta neighborhoods and ZIP codes:
- Sandy Springs (30328)
- Vinings and Cumberland (30339)
- Buckhead and Lindbergh (30324)
- Midtown and Old Fourth Ward (30308)
Close by but not on the list? Send your address and Ramzi will tell you.