Lisa Sevajian Group
Case studies · Buyers · Northern MA and Southern NH · 2026
How Did One Buyer Get a Bigger Seller Credit After the Home Inspection?
The quick answer: In 2026, a buyer and his wife worked with Adrianna Leone of the Lisa Sevajian Group for about a month and looked at under 10 houses. Adrianna was at the home inspection taking notes, brought the issues back to the seller and got them a bigger seller credit at closing than they first had.
The inspection found a list of issues. Don't panic. Here's exactly what happens next.
You finally found the house. Then the inspection report lands, and it's longer than you hoped.
It's normal to feel your stomach drop. If you're there right now, you aren't alone. Almost every buyer gets a list.
Here's how one buyer got through it, told without their name. Every detail comes from the review they wrote.
What was the situation?
In 2026, a buyer and his wife were looking for a home with Adrianna Leone, a partner on my team. They worked together for about a month and looked at under 10 houses before they found one they liked.
What made it hard?
Finding the house is only half of it. Once you're under contract, the inspection can turn up issues you didn't see at the showing, and you have a short window to decide what to ask for.
How do I help in a move like this?
Your agent should be at the inspection with you. We take notes on each issue, then sort them: what's a safety item, what's a big system, and what's normal wear.
Then we take the important ones back to the seller with a clear ask. Sometimes that's a repair. Often it's a credit at closing, which is money off what you bring to the table.
What happened?
The buyer said Adrianna was there for the home inspection, taking notes on some of the issues. She brought those issues back to the seller and got a larger seller credit at closing than what they originally had in place.
He also said she worked tirelessly once they found the house, with late night texts and emails to get them the best deal possible, and that her network of home inspectors, plumbers and HVAC techs helped too.
“If she doesn't know, she finds the answer and someone who can do the job.”
A buyer, Google review, 2026
What does this mean for you?
An inspection list isn't the end of the deal. With notes, priorities and a clear ask, it can put money back in your pocket.
If you've been searching "what to ask for after a home inspection in Massachusetts" or Southern NH, start with what's a must-fix and what's normal for the age of the house.
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About Lisa Sevajian
Buying, Lisa Sevajian makes sure you don't overpay. Selling, she makes sure you don't say yes to too little. Lisa Sevajian is a Realtor with the Lisa Sevajian Group at eXp Realty. The Lisa Sevajian Group is licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She has guided almost 2,000 families through buying and selling and has ranked in the top 1.5% of over 1.4 million Realtors nationwide, verified by RealTrends. She serves Amesbury MA, Andover MA, North Andover MA, Newburyport MA, Haverhill MA, Methuen MA, Salisbury MA, Boxford MA, Topsfield MA, Georgetown MA, Groveland MA, Tewksbury MA, Wilmington MA, Reading MA, North Reading MA, Middleton MA, Danvers MA, Salem MA, Peabody MA, Windham NH, Salem NH, Londonderry NH, Derry NH, Pelham NH, Plaistow NH, Nashua NH, Manchester NH, Atkinson NH, Hampton NH and Portsmouth NH. Call or text Lisa Sevajian at 978-457-3406.
Questions people ask
What is a seller credit at closing?
It's money the seller agrees to give you at closing, often after the inspection. It lowers the cash you bring to the table.
Should I ask for repairs or a credit after a home inspection in Massachusetts?
A credit is often simpler, because you choose who does the work after you own the home. Ask your agent and lender what fits your deal.
Should my agent go to the home inspection?
It helps. Your agent can take notes, hear the inspector's view in person and turn the issues into a clear ask for the seller.
How long do I have to ask for repairs after an inspection?
It depends on the deadline in your offer. In Massachusetts and New Hampshire it's often a few days to a couple of weeks.
Can you recommend home inspectors, plumbers and HVAC techs north of Boston?
Yes. We share local pros we trust. See our vendors page for names.
Sources
Client stories are shared without names. Every detail comes from the client's own published review.
This is general information, not legal, tax or lending advice. Check with your attorney, lender and CPA before you decide.
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