05/25/2026
The home inspection period is one of the most important parts of buying a home in Delaware.
It's also the stage where expectations can get a little unrealistic.
Parker Group agent Nancy O'Brien breaks it all down in her latest blog — what inspections are actually for, what buyers can reasonably negotiate, and what falls outside the scope of the inspection contingency entirely.
Hint: asking for a new roof just because it looks old? Probably not going to fly. But an actively leaking roof? Absolutely a legitimate repair request. And those vintage pink bathrooms from the 1950s? Turns out some buyers actually love them.
Knowing the difference between a real defect and a design preference can keep negotiations productive — and keep deals together.
Be sure to check out her blog, "The Home Inspection Period in Delaware: What Buyers Can (and Can't) Negotiate" at theparkergroup.com/blog
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