---- Original Message -----
From: Dennis
To: Bill
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006, 6:05 AM
Subject: Inspection
Hi, Bill. I've read the inspection report, termite report, and reviewed all photos. While there is a lot of stuff, I don't see anything that can't be repaired fairly easily. The home is a good, solid home. This is a typical inspection report for a country home, by the way.
Karen, the Seller, is out of gas...had enough...kaputz. Rather than asking her to fix a bunch of stuff prior to closing, why don't we ask for an allowance for repairs, to be credited to you at closing, and let her walk away? My experience is that repairs will often be done better by the new owner, anyway, who is fully committed to their new digs. Sometimes Sellers (being overwhelmed as they often are) hire a less-than-fully-competent handy man. Thus, some of the repairs end up being sub-standard or jerry-rigged. They are often just trying to get it done for closing, and not necessarily focused on doing it right. Generally, repairs will go much better when you've moved in, and you are there in person to supervise. Let me know what you think about this approach and then I'll draft the Amendment.
Hey, you'll be here in 3 weeks for the closing. Let's get some "boy time" and go shopping for your small tractor! I know just the place. Best, Dennis
P.S. Can I use your guest house if I get in the dog house with my wife? If your Maureen won't let me, a cot in the shop near the swimming hole will be just fine.
