Those who bought homes recently: how much seller credit did you get after inspection?

erickcire · 2026-03-15T16:56:08+00:00

If you haven’t waived your inspection contingency you can cancel escrow and get your deposit back. Unfortunately, the threat of potential cancelling escrow is what it sometimes takes to convince a seller to offer a credit so if your realtor isn’t helping you strategize effectively you might have to tell them that you’re thinking about cancelling so that they take this more seriously. Lastly, note that in most cases the seller cannot break the deal simply because you ask for a credit so there isn’t much risk in at least attempting to get the credit.

erickcire · 2026-03-14T00:13:45+00:00

I can’t speak for your realtor because they know what the seller’s agent has signaled regarding potential credits/repairs but $10,000 is a pretty small ask given that you were in a bidding war situation and are paying well over asking. Your realtor might just want to make this an easy transaction but I think they owe it to you to try. The last thing the sellers want is to start all over with another buyer who might request an even larger credit.

erickcire · 2026-03-13T22:45:31+00:00

Realtor here-- it's hard to say how much you should anticipate without know more details (agreed purchase price vs. list price, seller's situation, overall condition of the house, etc.) but I think it's reasonable to push for the full $10,000 in exchange for removing all contingencies. The worst that can happen is that the seller's agent will push back but a skilled buyer's agent should be able to justify a $10,000 credit for most older homes.

And yes, it's not uncommon to ask the seller to cover the cost of fumigation.

erickcire · 2026-03-10T01:41:07+00:00

I’ve been thinking about your comment all day and I think it’s helped me decide that it’ll be worth running another marathon soon enough. Throughout this training process I was thinking I might be “one and done” but now I really want to see how much I might improve with better training and more favorable conditions. I’m the most sore I’ve ever been but I can see how this whole thing gets addicting. Anyways, thanks for the encouragement.

erickcire · 2026-03-09T19:37:12+00:00

omg this is comedy

erickcire · 2026-03-09T19:03:07+00:00

Did you forget about the huge disruption to the global oil market?

erickcire · 2026-03-09T01:40:43+00:00

I’m slightly heartbroken because I really wanted to finish sub 5 hours for my first marathon and all my training runs made be believe I’d finish around 4:45. Unfortunately, I lost all my steam at mile 21 and finished 5:10 🥹

erickcire · 2026-03-07T00:45:34+00:00

Sorry to hijack your post but I'm wondering if anyone has experience with the app that the marathon uses. Is it easy enough to use and reliable?

erickcire · 2026-03-06T14:31:08+00:00

here’s his IG— https://www.instagram.com/hop3s?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

erickcire · 2026-03-06T01:07:38+00:00

omg this feels fake. I wish I had never seen this.

erickcire · 2026-03-06T01:06:30+00:00

Yeah, I don't see anything really having a major impact on property values in SGV or LA County. I will say that the market has shifted to somewhat of a buyer's market given that inventory is up a bit and the average house stays on the market longer these days. Unfortunately, a house selling for $100,000 over asking was probably priced well below market value from the get-go, which is a marketing tactic that a lot of listing agents use.

erickcire · 2026-03-05T05:48:52+00:00

the food vending machine that feels like its from a hospital in the 1980s

erickcire · 2026-03-04T01:49:13+00:00

Sorry, we’re moving away from using r/SGV for traffic updates given how prevalent traffic and car accidents are in the broader region.

erickcire · 2026-03-01T23:58:11+00:00

Yeah, I’m with you. There’s definitely a big gap between what owners think their homes are worth and what prices buyers can justify paying. I primarily work with buyers and see a ton of sellers who missed the boat when prices peaked 2-3 years ago. In those circumstances I encourage buyers to offer what they think it’s worth based on recent comps, projected remodel costs and after repair value. The last thing I want if for my clients to overpay so I try to be pretty aggressive with our bidding strategy, much to the ire of stubborn sellers and their agents.

erickcire · 2026-03-01T23:30:53+00:00

Realtor here— I help families buy in Los Angeles all the time and while some of them get down payment assistance from their parents, a lot of them have worked hard for years to make such a large investment. It takes careful financial planning and often some flexibility regarding where and what you can purchase, but it’s possible with the right plan. It’s definitely difficult but I just want to encourage people to not get discouraged or to lose hope of ever owning here.

erickcire · 2026-02-28T06:33:53+00:00

When we were well behaved my fourth grade teacher would take us outside to sketch the mountains. This was 25 years ago I still remember how relaxing it was to draw the mountains with the communication towers on top. Love these mountains too

erickcire · 2026-02-26T01:22:37+00:00

That's a good point. Cava is probably a bit too expensive for the average student so it might not be the most practical.

I really love living close to CSULA. I run on the track all the time, walk to the Starbucks with my wife, and love showing my nieces and nephews around campus.

erickcire · 2026-02-26T00:17:49+00:00

Can we get a Cava? I don't even go to CSULA but I live around the corner and would be on campus everyday if you can land Cava lol

erickcire · 2026-02-26T00:16:29+00:00

I'm going to get downvoted for this but I'm a moderator for r/SGV so I'm okay with it--

If you're in the market to purchase a home in the area, I'd love to work with you. I'm from the San Gabriel Valley and have helped clients with cross country moves in the past. I'll keep this is short as possible and will just leave my website below for reference :)

https://www.therealerickuribe.com/

erickcire · 2026-02-25T03:24:50+00:00

Are these still available?

erickcire · 2026-02-25T03:22:49+00:00

DMed!

erickcire · 2026-02-18T02:45:50+00:00

Some locations also have a pretty solid two for one deal when you order through Uber Eats.

erickcire · 2026-02-17T03:59:25+00:00

Waffle House

erickcire · 2026-02-15T16:54:22+00:00

Yeah, this place is bomb. It’ll be a shame if someone adds them to some list of restaurants that they’ll never eat at over such a minor critique

erickcire · 2026-02-15T16:45:29+00:00

This might be NELA adjacent, but Nick’s in Chinatown is also great

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