There is a standard chain of events that occurs when an offer comes in on a home. After a meeting of the minds, the buyer often brings in a home inspector who may find a few items that need to be repaired. The real estate agent gives the homeowner a list of the requested repairs. What comes next?

In most transactions, the seller will take care of the repairs. Many sellers wait until the week before the closing to call someone to do the work, because they want to be sure that they are going to make it to the closing table before they spend money on repair work. If you are responsible for making repairs to a home you are selling, make sure you have the work done well in advance of the closing date by licensed professionals who will stand behind their work. If the work is done at the last minute and is incomplete or unsatisfactory, it could cause complications at the closing. You should provide the buyers with all the receipts and the names of the persons to contact in case there is a problem with the repairs.

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Bob Waldron
Coldwell Banker
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Bob Waldron, your real estate resource at Coldwell Banker, is a leading Realtor in Westchester, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista and surrounding communities on the west side of Los Angeles. With over 35 years of real estate experience and knowledge, Bob provides both buyers and sellers with excellent market expertise and unsurpassed professional service. Contact Bob to experience the knowledge, skills and advantages he offers when you purchase and sell real estate.