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Buyer is on day nine of 10 of the inspection period. Asking to extend by one day so that they can send an electrician out. Is it a good idea to grant they are request or stick to the 10 days?
In my market, I usually do 10 days for the original inspection and then 7 extra days for any additional inspections (ex: electrician, plumber). I don't see a problem with extending it by one day.
Why did it take them so long to decide to send an electrician out? 10 days is a lot of time to get inspection done, unless buyer is dragging their feet.
I suppose 1 day extension shouldn't hurt, but in a seller's market it is an anomaly, especially since some buyers are reducing inspection periods in super hot markets.
I would be more concerned that the buyer is not on the ball. But 1 day is not a big deal...just a bit of a red flag on buyer behavior.
Buyer is on day nine of 10 of the inspection period. Asking to extend by one day so that they can send an electrician out. Is it a good idea to grant they are request or stick to the 10 days?
One day should not be a big deal in almost any transaction. Is there anything else about the buyers so far in this transaction that you would call a red flag?
Not really a problem. I'd probably extend it at least 2 or 3 days to save myself the problem of extending it again. Even if they can get an electrician out in that time frame, it will take time for them to hear back from the electrician and write a response.
Sounds reasonable to me too to allow a few more days. I did same thing when inspecting a 1950's house built on slab and none of outlets were grounded or could ever be grounded at all. Only the kitchen had grounded outlets. Electrician came right out and said should be fine using adapters and power strips. But we did not end up buying hoise, as it went into bidding war. 1950's ranchers are hugely popular where we live now in MI, as well as where we used to live in CA. Great for all ages, as all rooms same level so no stairs, but the downside is that the 1950's builds were done with in-slab plumbing and electrical, or installed in crawl space that no contractor is willing to access without being paid a lot extra $$$.
Why did it take them so long to decide to send an electrician out? 10 days is a lot of time to get inspection done, unless buyer is dragging their feet.
Where do you live, where you can get an electrician (or plumber or other maintenance or service person) to come and do anything in less than three months, let alone ten days?
Where do you live, where you can get an electrician (or plumber or other maintenance or service person) to come and do anything in less than three months, let alone ten days?
Especially right now. Around here all the trades are backed up because of everyone wanting work done while they sit at home as well as a certain percentage of trades people not being available because oof COVID related issues.
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