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Amendment Terminology

This should not be an end-all be-all on what to write. This is simply to guide you. 

Please ask your Broker if you need more specific terminology. 

Foundation:

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- Seller to have reputable foundation company repair foundation per structural engineers findings. 

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- Seller to repair mortar cracks in and around _____ area.

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Grading and drainage:

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- Seller to regrade dirt around _____ side of property to ensure water flows away from the foundation.

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- Seller to have reputable gutter company repair gutters that are *sagging, leaning, holding water*

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- Seller to clean gutters from leaves and debris. 

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Roofing/Insulation/Structural:

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- Seller to have reputable roofing company replace roof and provide receipt prior to closing. The buyer reserves the right to select the shingle color.

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- Seller to file a roof claim with their insurance provider. If the roof is determined to be a total loss, the seller shall replace roof and all components using insurance proceeds. If the roof is deemed insurable by insurance provider, the seller shall provide proof of declination of claim and repair the exposed nail heads and flashing as noted in the provided inspection excerpt.

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- Seller to have cracked shingles repaired and/or replaced by reputable roofing company.

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- Seller to have roofer or handyman caulk exposed nail heads located in inspection report findings provided. 

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- Seller to have roofer or handyman repair flashing around ______ area. 

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- Seller to add insulation in the following areas: _________ to achieve an r30 rating.

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- Seller to replace rotted beams underneath property located in inspection report findings provided.

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- The seller shall hire a reputable framing contractor to repair the beam in the attic that has come loose.

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- Seller to have reputable framer replace beam that is missing in ______ area. 

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Walls/Surfaces:

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- Seller to repair or replace woodrot in the following areas ______.

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- Seller to caulk areas around the __________.

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- Seller to repair sheetrock, texture and paint in the following areas: ________


Windows/Doors:

 

-Seller to repair door that is currently not operational in _______.

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- Seller to replace broken thermal seal window panes in the following areas:_______________. 

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- Seller to replace cracked window in the _________.

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Garage Door:

 

- Seller to have reputable garage door company diagnose and repair the garage door to ensure its working as properly intended. 

 

- Seller to replace garage door panel that is dented/broken/cracked. 

 

- Seller to tune up garage door to ensure its working as intended. 



Fireplace:

 

- Seller to have reputable fireplace company clean fireplace from soot and debris. 

 

- Seller to have handyman repair cracks found in the fireplace box. 

 

- Seller to have reputable fireplace company diagnose and repair the fireplace that is currently nonoperational. 

 

Electrical:

 

- Seller to fill in blank spaces on electrical panel. 

 

- Seller to add cover plate to open junction box in _________. 

 

- Seller to add junction box to exposed wire connections in ______. 

 

- Seller to have licensed electrician replace electrical plugs in ____ with GFCI protected plugs. 

 

- Electrical plug in ______ currently is in-operational, Seller to have electrician ensure it is working as intended. 

 

- Seller to add smoke alarms in ________ areas.



HVAC: 

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- Seller to have licensed HVAC company diagnose and repair HVAC to ensure it is operating as intended. 

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- Seller to repair damaged air ducts in attic. 

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- Seller to have Evaporator Coils cleaned by a professional HVAC company. 

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- Seller to have primary and secondary drain lines unclogged by licensed HVAC company.

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- Seller to replace HVAC drain pan that is currently rusted. 

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- Seller to replace missing insulation on refrigerant lines. 

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Plumbing: 

 

- Seller to have licensed Plumber repair or replace leaking hose bibb on _____ side of house. 

 

- Seller to have licensed Plumber replace washer laundry box. 

 

- Seller to have licensed Plumber investigate and remedy leak in ______ area.

 

- Seller to have licensed Plumbing company replace all cast iron plumbing with PVC.

 

- Seller to have licensed Plumber investigate and repair clogged ______ in _______ area.

 

- Seller to have licensed Plumber repair or replace toilet in _____. 

 

- Seller to have licensed Plumber repair or replace inoperational Water heater. 

 

Seller to have licensed Plumber reattach vent flue to water heater that is currently not attached. 

 

- Seller to have licensed Plumber install drain pan underneath water heater and ensure it drains out to the exterior of the house. 



Sprinklers:

 

- Seller to have reputable sprinkler company diagnose and repair sprinkler system to ensure it is fully operational. 

 

- Seller to replace sprinkler heads in the following areas: _______

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