Why Choosing the Right Realtor Matters—Especially During Inspections

Buying or selling a home isn’t just about the offer price.
One of the most critical moments in a real estate transaction happens after the home inspection. This is where the right Realtor makes a real difference.

For Buyers: Understanding the Inspection Report

A home inspection report can be long, technical, and overwhelming. Not every issue is a deal breaker—and not every comment deserves panic.

A good Realtor will:

• Review the report with you line by line

• Separate cosmetic items from real concerns

• Flag safety, structural, and major system issues

• Explain what’s typical for the age of the home

• Help you decide what’s reasonable to request

Without guidance, buyers often overreact or walk away from good homes. My job is to help you make informed decisions, not emotional ones.

For Buyers: Crafting Smart Repair Requests

Inspection requests require strategy.

I help buyers:

• Focus on health, safety, and material defects

• Avoid overreaching requests that weaken negotiations

• Decide between repairs, credits, or price adjustments

• Keep deals moving forward without losing leverage

For Sellers: Reviewing Inspection Reports and Requests

Inspection reports aren’t personal—but they can feel that way.

As a seller, you need an advocate who will:

• Review requests objectively

• Clarify what is required vs. optional

• Help you respond strategically, not reactively

• Protect your timeline and your bottom line

For Sellers: Protecting Your Position

How inspection negotiations are handled can impact:

• Buyer confidence

• Appraisals

• Contract stability

• Net proceeds

Knowing when to negotiate, when to push back, and when to hold firm matters.

The Bottom Line

Inspections are where experience shows up.
Anyone can open a door. Not everyone can guide buyers and sellers through inspection negotiations with clarity and confidence.

Who you choose to work with matters.

Roseann O’Keefe
Broker Associate
📞 Phone: 908-720-9205
📧 Email: ro@roseannokeefe.com

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