My Savage inspection found minor issues. Do I still need to negotiate?

Not every finding warrants a negotiation, and knowing the difference keeps a deal on track. Inspections almost always turn up minor items, especially routine maintenance like worn exterior caulk, a downspout that needs extending, a slow drain, or normal wear, and in a balanced market sellers are not expected to make a home perfect. Pushing back on every small item can sour a transaction unnecessarily. What deserves negotiation are significant safety hazards and major repairs: a cracked furnace heat exchanger, foundation movement, a failed sump system on a moisture-prone lot, extensive ice-dam damage, a roof at the end of its life, or elevated radon requiring mitigation. Our report prioritizes findings precisely so you can separate the must-address items from the routine, and we explain the likely severity and cost range of each. Your agent then helps you decide whether to request repairs, a credit, or simply accept minor items as the cost of homeownership. The goal is a fair outcome, not a perfect house. To get a clearly prioritized report that supports smart decisions, call us or build a free instant quote online.