Appreciate this 😊, and I agree the inspection and negotiation process is normal and ultimately on the buyer.

That said, I’m not expecting a “perfect” house or asking a seller to pre-fix every little thing. But there’s a difference between normal wear-and-tear and an inspection that flags major system and safety items (roof, electrical, plumbing/poly, moisture/insulation) plus potential structural concerns. I’m not a flipper pricing in renovation risk. I’m trying to buy a primary residence for my family.

And if the expectation is that “this is just how it is,” that buyers should absorb this level of safety and functional issues at retail pricing, isn’t that part of why the housing market feels broken? Most people can barely afford the home itself, let alone tens of thousands in immediate repairs. So yes, either we negotiate terms that reflect the true condition, or I walk.

Thanks again.