A buyer should ask ONLY for things that if not done, they would back out of the purchase of the home. This is a unique and personal choice based on the circumstances.... and that's the type of advice and guidance a good agent can give you because they've been there with you thru the whole process. Some buyers try to "get something" from the seller just because they think they can. Some Agents try to enhance their buyer's bargain by "seeing what they can get" from the seller. I find both approaches distasteful, dishonest and synonymous with stealing. The home inspection is designed to give the buyer a chance to back out of a deal if they discover a major problem and to give the seller an opportunity to resolve a major problem that's just been discovered. The home inspection is NOT an opportunity to give the seller your laundry list of repairs or improvements that you want done! This is NOT an opportunity for you to enhance your bargain. This is NOT the time to address repair issues that you could/should have seen with your own eyes before you made your offer.

This is NOT the time to cover your own lack of home repair experience, your fear of home repair uncertainty or your lack home repair dollars by trying to shift YOUR responsibilities to the seller. If you bargained for an inexpensive home that needs work, that's what you should get. If that's not really what you want or what you can handle, then you should back out of the purchase and find another home instead of trying to get something for nothing from the seller.best whole house ac units Remember, ONLY ask for the items you're willing to back out over. what is a through the wall ac unitThat's not to say those items will be "reasonable" or even acceptable to the seller, but you will know exactly where you stand on the purchase and you won't have any regrets later if you get the house or not. how to select an ac unit

I hope that's helpful... if so, click the "thumbs up" below, Joe Montenigro REMAX Home Team Broker, GRI (856)374-2800 x106 Serving Gloucester Twp, Washington Twp & South Jersey Real Estate Markets Agent, Basking Ridge, NJ You should expect that the seller will address matters that present structural, safety, or environmental risks. This would include any structural issue with the foundation, safety would involve things like electrical/wiring issues, and a good example of environmental would be a high radon level. The home's mechanical systems and appliances are to be in working order. If the furnace is old but functioning, then I do not think it likely that they will replace it, ditto for the air conditioner. Now if either is not working, then I would expect them to repair. A standard seller's disclosure includes the age of the mechanicals, and so you should have known that the system was old and possibly near the end of its useful life when you made your offer.

Windows with broken seals is not an uncommon issue, and I would add it to the list of requests - they may replace or throw some money your way for this. Sidewalk cracks - I doubt they'll do anything here, unless it presents a safety issue, then I'd surely ask. I have seen requests for grading to take water away from the home - the case for action is more compelling if there is water in the basement than if not, but you can certainly ask. Another idea for the furnace and A/C issue is to request a one year Home Warranty, paid for by the Seller and being put in your name at the time of the sale. Be sure that coverage is adequate to cover the furnace and a/c. This will also cover the appliances. What I advise my buyers is this - a handful of items that you really care about is far more likely to get action than a laundry list of every deficiency noted by the inspector. Unwavering Commitment to Service Home Buyer, Chicago, IL Here again agree with Deb - the broken seal, while I see it on many inspection request lists, fact is it is visible to the eye and not a structural matter.

And so you should build the issue into your pricing. While it is unsightly and will grow with time, it does not impact the working of the window. Focus on the important things and do not use this as an opportunity to renegotiate - if you do that you will make it to the closing table, if you do the later, it is anyone's guess. I'm find a bit of a back-lash as sellers are growing weary of heavy handed buyer response to inspection issues. Of course, it is cyclical, we all remember the headiness of sellers refusing to do anything when the market was flying - ah, what a world!! Home Buyer, New York, NY Home Owner, Salt Lake City, UT Home Owner, Columbia, SC It sounds like the unit at that home is in pretty bad shape. I would say it needs some repairs at least. If it still runs fine than I would think that that would be acceptable by the owner. Home Buyer, Walla Walla, WA , Silver Spring, MD Sounds like quite the old home! Home inspection could cost a lot depending how much is needed to be done.

Best bet would be to call a local company and get a quote. Agent, Spring Hill, FL Home Buyer, Texas City, TX Agent, Spring Lake, NJ Ines De La C…, In reply to MaroonOutAustinI need to be in the HVAC business.in Texas during the summer In reply to jcurtis2979 In reply to BCOBQ98 quote:$32 a pound for freon!!!!I bought a 30lb tank last October for $120Yes it was R22 virgin[This message has been edited by BCOBQ98 (edited 4/29/2012 11:40p).]I'll take 4 30lb tanks at that price. In reply to TXTransplant In reply to Ahl12499 quote:Which company did you use? We are in The Woodlands and our quote is $1779 with the part under warranty and me joining the $13/mo membership with the a/c company. I used AirTeam because they installed the original unit and the replacement (not labor) was done under warranty. I have no complaints, though, and would use them again. They actually went out of their way to get mine fixed in a hurry, before I went on vacation.