As of June 2022, home inspections in South Carolina will be handled during the Due Diligence Period. How inspection repairs are handled under due diligence is different from how inspection repairs were previously handled. After the home inspection in South Carolina, what is the seller required to repair?
What Should You Focus on During a Home Inspection?
As a reminder, the Seller is not contractually obligated to make any repairs. When you review the home inspection report and think about what items you would like the Seller(s) to repair, concentrate on the major systems.
- Heating systems
- Air conditioning systems
- Electrical systems
- Plumbing systems
- Water supply systems
- Water waste systems
Also consider any
- Roof leaks,
- Structural issues and
- Environmental concerns.
What Happens After You Present Your Repair Addendum to the Seller?
After presenting your Repair Addendum to the Seller(s), the Seller(s) has some options. They can
- choose to make all of the repairs,
- make some of the repairs,
- make no repairs or
- offer a credit to the Buyer(s) at closing.
Buyer(s) can then choose to accept or reject the Sellers’ offer.
If the Buyer(s) decide to terminate the contract, they must deliver the termination fee to the Seller(s) by 6pm on the Due Diligence Expiration Date.
Due Diligence
Below is a video discussing due diligence from the Buyers’ point of view and what that looks like for you.
The home inspection is an important part of the home buying process. Your inspector will let you know about the health of the major systems in your new home. Do remember that under the Due Diligence Period, Sellers do not have to make any repairs based on the home inspection in South Carolina.
