As much as we would like it to be, no home is perfect. The Home Inspector may find defects which you did not notice when you first viewed the home. Most such defects can be readily cured or tolerated as is. Seldom would one of the defects be reason not to purchase the home. You should discuss any defect with the Home Inspector. Then you should talk with your Real Estate professional. He or she is trained to advise you on such matters.
Great question! If a home inspector finds a problem, start by reviewing the inspection report carefully. Then, discuss the issues with your real estate agent to decide whether to request repairs, negotiate a price reduction, or ask for credits from the seller. Sometimes, you might also want to get a specialist’s opinion or estimate for repairs before making a final decision.