Kilner & Kirk

One of the biggest shifts lately: inspections are not only back — buyers are coming back for a second round.

I’ve seen multiple deals where we respond thoroughly to the inspection request, and then the buyer returns with:
“Thanks for these. We also want this.”

A few years ago, getting an inspection contingency at all was hard. Now the leverage has moved.

That doesn’t mean sellers should panic. It means sellers should plan.

The best response isn’t emotional. It’s strategic:

What impacts value vs. what’s cosmetic?

What’s reasonable given market alternatives?

Where can we offer credit without inviting endless negotiation?

If you’re selling, the inspection phase is no longer a formality — it’s a core part of the strategy.

If you want an honest sense of what buyers are asking for right now in your neighborhood, DM VALUE and I’ll give you a grounded read.

People often wait for decisions to feel obvious.

In reality, most good decisions feel slightly uncomfortable because they involve change.

Families moving parents.
Buyers committing long-term.
Investors choosing patience over certainty.

Clarity usually comes after action, not before.

If you’re stuck weighing competing priorities, DM PLAN and we’ll talk through it together.