Making Repairs-Should a seller make house repairs before putting it up for sale?

In the housing industry it is called selling “as is” meaning you are selling the property in its current condition, making no intention to do repairs and/or improvements. If in the listing contract, there is such a clause, know that this written condition does not insulate the seller from making full disclosure attesting to the properties’ overall condition. On the other hand, a buyer can insist on a home inspection contingency in the sales contract. If the results of the inspection reveals the need for substantial repairs, the seller can refuse to make them and/or the buyer can advocate for a lower price! If they can’t come to terms over this issue, the house will go back on the market, thus wasting time, money, and resources or all three.