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Answer by Jerry L. Van Blaricom

I'm in Texas so I don't know if the customs/processes are different where you are, but generally, the inspection is just for your benefit to know what's wrong with the house. To force repairs...

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Answer by Gail Gladstone

The law requires the SELLER to be responsible for any roof leaks or environmental issues. Termites are environmental. They must treat and present a certificate to you that it has been done (usually...

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Answer by Robin Silverberg

Do you have a termite report that says there is evidence of termites? If there are termites, or there is termite damage, the seller is responsible to treat it, and I am assuming that their attorney...

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Answer by Anna M Brocco

What is your Realtor advising you to do---It is the seller's responsibility to treat the property.

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Answer by Jmw709

The seller is refusing to sign however when the inspector was at the house he showed them the damage which is on the wood fence around the house. They are saying the inspector did an insufficient job...

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Answer by Jeff K

Since you are In NY I'm nearly positive that you are working with an attorney, and the 3 day "attorney review" hasn't even started yet - since they haven't signed anything. The only mistake you've made...

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Answer by Dan McNeely

It's part of the prospective purchasers due dilligence just like home inspections and title searches.

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Answer by Ryan Manney

JMW, The responsibility of the termite inspection is typically outlined on your contract. It is usually a inspection that takes place anytime before closing, but would not happen before the contract is...

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Answer by Jien

Hi, Jmw709 What is the point of getting an inspection if the seller isnt going to do what is recommend? answer: Always remember just because you do an inspections when you are buying house it doens't...

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Answer by Joseph Tsomik

While it's probably nor worth backing out of a deal for the house you want because of a $600-$800 termite treatment, typically the seller is the one responsible for delivering the house fre off...

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Answer by Joseph Runfola

Are you working with a realtor?, what advice has your realtor given you?, what advice has your attorney given you?, I do not believe you will be given a mortgage without a termite certificate. In my...

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Answer by Sally Bowman

What does your Realtor say? I have been in situations where the Seller pays or that the cost is split between the seller and the buyer.

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Answer by Sandra Lewandowski

Did the inspection uncover live termite infestation or traces that there were termites. If there are live traces then the seller should rid the termites, or if the seller is that set on not doing the...

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Answer by Richard Lecinski

I would think something like this is should be able to worked out. Talk to your agent who you are working with. It should not be a deal breaker.

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Answer by Team Real EstateSINY

Jmw709 Many times buyers and sellers will negotiate some of the recommendations that come up at the engineer inspection. With in my experience the seller is responsible for termite treatment. A buyer...

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Answer by Lm2323

Depends on the type of loan. If it's VA the seller is required to pay (or I should say anyone other than the buyer). And that's in any state. The termite inspection cannot be paid for by the buyer, per...

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Answer by Robert Huttsell

If it is not a VA loan it will have to be negotiated in the contract who will pay, if the seller is not obligated to pay it and he will not agree to pay for it, then you may be required to pay it if...

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Answer by Christopher Reno

The seller should pay for the termite treatment.

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Answer by Michael Belisle

Hi jmw709 the seller is not responsible but hopefully will do agree to keep you happy and continue the purchase process.

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Answer by Sharon Felton

A termite treatment shouldn't cost more than a couple hundred dollars, so that small of an amount should not become a dealbreaker. I feel confident that the sellers should pay for the treatment --...

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Answer by Matthew Jablonsky

Typically the seller will be the one responsible to cover the termite treatment. A large majority of the banks will require a termite certificate in order for them to give the loan. Termite teatment is...

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Answer by Fordgraham127

Invaluable suggestions - I am thankful for the information - Does anyone know where I might be able to locate a template NJ CN 10148 copy to use ?

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