Many people are confused about the purpose of a home inspection.
People often view an inspection report as a mandatory repair list for the seller.
The fact is, sellers are not required to produce a flawless house. They have no such obligations by law or by contract. With a home inspection, most repairs are subject to negotiations between the parties to a sale. Typically, buyers will request that various conditions be repaired before the close of escrow, and sellers will usually acquiesce to some of these demands. Sellers maintain the right to refuse repair demands, except where requirements are set forth by stat law, local ordinance, or the real estate purchase contract.