We submitted the repair addendum last weekend and had 5 days until it needed to be settled. Yesterday, our realtor called and said that the seller didn't want to fix anything. There's mold in the finished basement and electrical stuff that has to be fixed for our loan to go through and the deck that is basically unsafe. But the seller is an old man, nearly 90, and I felt really badly about loading him up with all of these repairs when what he really wants to do is move to the retirement community and enjoy his life!
Later in the afternoon our realtor called back and said that now he would fix things. He's overwhelmed by all of the planning and scheduling that needs to be done but his realtor is going to help him. And, the kicker is that he really wants us to have the house. (There's always the possibility that we can get out of the deal if it's not fixed to our satisfaction.)
So now we have upset an old man and guilted him into fixing things and spending money that he may or may not have. From our side, these things really do need to be fixed, but I feel badly about stressing the poor guy out! Our realtor is doing an excellent job of fighting for us, but she could probably tone it down a bit.
And another thing, we may have to move the closing date back to Sept. 1 because the retirement community's schedule. SO....... we may have a house someday, I'm not sure when. (The worst part is trying to rein in my husband and his inherited worry/anxiety. )
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Wow. Well - good on getting things fixed to get the loan...remember you guys can fix a lot for cheap if the loan does not require it - just go with it or ask for a discount price on the house. You have a major asset with Jake- you can fix about anything. And doing the work saves $$$$. Anyway - I know you will figure it out! Be nice to the old guy!
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