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The OP failed to practice due diligence on their part. It would be like blaming their agent for not turning on utilities prior to close or paying the annual property taxes for the following year. If I was the buyer and concerned that the roof wasn't done as promised, I would have asked prior to closing and not play the blame game after the closing.
OP, I think your agent is partly to blame here. Your agent should have insisted on, first of all, adding in that the repair needed to be done by a "licensed reputable roofing contractor." Also, your agent should have insisted on seeing receipts for the work by the company who did the work, details on what was done, warranty, etc. And all that should have been done before buyer contingencies, if any, were removed. Once contingencies are removed, you are SOL. Sorry, but it's agents like yours that made me want to become a Realtor myself, as too many are in it just to make a buck, rather than look after their clients' best interests.
I recently bought a property and already closed the deal.
During the inspection we found that roof needs to be replaced. We asked seller to give credits before closing for required repairs but seller agreed to do repairs instead of giving credits. As per the contract seller was suppose to do all the repairs mentioned in inspection report and provide proofs.
But now seller is not providing the proofs (What work is done by contractor? Warranty documents etc.). Seller provided only inspection document done by city.
Please suggest what are my options.
Thanks.
Always better for the new buyers to do the repairs since the sellers obviously have no vested interest in the house!
This is a sellers market, and if I sold anything it would be "As Is", and if the buyer didn't agree, I'd just wait for one who did.
Credits are normally given in a buyers market, or if the person is in a position they must sell (financial, work relocation, divorce, etc.).
What part of the country is this where a seller agreed to replace a roof and do all that’s on your wish list??? Most of the country is at a housing shortage, sellers would’ve told you to take it or leave it. No way would I replace a roof for a buyer.
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