I’m selling my house, and there’s this really interested buyer who’s on the younger side. I offered him a great price because I wanted to avoid dealing with fixing some issues in the house. I told him he could skip the inspection, but we’d still do a roof and foundation inspection. When he signed the contract without asking for those inspections, I figured he changed his mind. But now, after putting down the earnest money, he wants to inspect the roof, foundation, and plumbing with a camera. I’m torn between reminding him he didn’t ask for these inspections when he signed the contract and worrying that he might try to scam us by fabricating issues to negotiate a lower price.
After seeking advice on Reddit, I’ve decided to let him proceed with all the inspections, but I’m not budging on the price. If he backs out due to finding issues that need fixing, I’ll keep the earnest money and use it for repairs before relisting the house. I’ll even offer a tiebreaker to potential buyers who match his original offer. It’s a tough situation, but I want to do the right thing and ensure a fair deal for both parties.