The day after the home inspection is basically your agent’s version of waiting on lab results.

Home inspections aren’t pass/fail—they’re your negotiation blueprint.

Here’s the Playbook:

• Prioritize structural and safety fixes. These are the non-negotiables.


• Cosmetic issues? Consider them leverage, not dealbreakers.


• Don’t panic over every item listed; inspectors always find something.

Remember, inspections are there to protect you, not scare you into home-buying paralysis.

Deep breaths. It’s just an inspection, not the end of the world (even if it feels that way).

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