What if the Seller Refuses to Negotiate Repairs After the Inspection?

The inspection report showed issues that the buyer would like repaired. The seller won't discuss the repairs or look at the report.
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On behalf of my buyer, I attached the inspection report the buyer paid for to an amendment for repairs and submitted that to the seller’s agent. The seller and the seller’s agent refused to open the report or negotiate for any repairs. What can the buyer do in this situation?

Brokers and sellers who receive an inspection report are charged with knowledge of the information in the report even if they don't open the report. While sellers and listing agents should review inspection reports they receive on the property, a buyer or buyer's representative can't force them to do that. Additionally, there is no requirement that sellers agree to or even consider amendments requiring the seller to perform repairs to the property. Buyers should have inspections performed and negotiate any repairs during the buyer's option period. If the buyer is not satisfied with the information in the inspection report or cannot get the seller to agree to requested repairs, the buyer can exercise his right to terminate the contract within the option period. Additionally, if a lender requires repairs, the buyer can terminate under Paragraph 7E if the parties do not agree to pay for those repairs.

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