As stated, I paid $600+ for the inspection but there's too many issues for me to move forward but the seller is asking if they can get a copy of the report after I've already walked away. Should I a) say no (I paid for it, why should they get it?) or b) give it to them if they pay me (like $200 or so)? They weren't very easy to deal with from the beginning, making me jump through hoops just to even look at the place. It feels weird to give them the inspection for nothing when they didn't do me any favors so why should they get a free inspection?
Thoughts?
Ordered an inspection, too many issues to move forward. Inspection question
byu/OhBJuanKenobi inRealEstate
Posted by OhBJuanKenobi
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I personally wouldn’t give them the report. They should get their own done if they are really wanting to fix issues to sell.
Don’t give it to them. Give them the name of your inspector and they can ask the inspector.
No don’t give it to them. They will just try to hide stuff for the next buyer.
if they will pay you the full 600, then sure. not for 30% of your cost though. you already wasted time and money looking at their crappy house
I’d let them pay for the full price. That way you aren’t losing out on money.
It depends on the state you live in. Some require it to be shared with the seller as soon as your agent gets it. Other states that don’t require it don’t even want it because then they would have to disclose all defects (by law). Others may want it to prove that there are actual defects for you to walk away. I’d say if you already are free then don’t bother if you don’t want to.
Everything I’ve ever heard or read (and I’m NAL) about inspections and cancellation for an unsatisfactory inspection said the inspection report is your property and you are under no obligation to share the contents with anyone. You simply say you cancel the purchase because of problems found during inspection. With no obligation to saw what they were.
This is why real estate contracts with cancellation clauses are worthless.
Yea depends on where you live! In Oregon you have to give it if the seller requests it. I would share it! Once they have it, they are legally required to disclose the issues identified to the next buyer. At this point, without them seeing the written report, it’s just hearsay. It would be a good step to help protect a future buyer and increase the seller’s liability.
What state? In several states the purchase agreement covers this, if you don’t provide the inspection the seller can keep your earnest money.
You’re right, you paid for it so you’re not obligated to give it for free. Asking them to cover a portion if they want it is fair, or you can just say no. It’s your report, after all.