Over the last decade I've attended more home inspections then I can count and I'm here to say NO HOME IS IN PERFECT CONDITION.
A home inspector will ALWAYS find something wrong with a house regardless of its age and this includes newly constructed homes. Sometimes the repair list is simple and short while other times its large and overwhelming, but the bottom line is an inspector will have a list of needed and/or recommended repairs every time.
Little things add up and it is not uncommon for the estimated repairs to total $2,000 or more. However keep in mind most inspectors estimates are based on hiring a licensed professional, so the labor may be $100 while the part itself is only $20.
So who pays for these repairs? It all depends on how the contract was written and agreed upon. Everything is negotiable and "repairs" is one of those items that some home buyers don't give much thought to when writing an offer, but it is not something that should be taken lightly. When writing an offer make sure you know who is reasonable for the repairs.
If you are looking to buy a Wellington Florida home remember that NO Home is in Perfect Condition, every home will need repairs.
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