My boat is being sold and the survey is underway. Can I request a copy of the completed survey? They said I need to replace the mufflers and since it is a safety item I am to cover the cost. I would think that is negotiable. Any ideas on how to proceed?
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They paid for it so it is up to them if they want to give it to you.
That said, it is a negotiable item. There is nothing that says you are required to fix it or what the fix is. If it is a legitimate issue, they can accept it, you can negotiate a fix by lowering the price or they can walk away with a refund of the deposit Less the cost of haul.
Ask to see the pertinent section of the survey that says it needs replacement And have your own mechanic verify that conclusion.
Good luck.
That said, it is a negotiable item. There is nothing that says you are required to fix it or what the fix is. If it is a legitimate issue, they can accept it, you can negotiate a fix by lowering the price or they can walk away with a refund of the deposit Less the cost of haul.
Ask to see the pertinent section of the survey that says it needs replacement And have your own mechanic verify that conclusion.
Good luck.
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Exactly right.
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Agree with above. I would certainly have your mechanic look at it to confirm and if it is a real issue a negotiation is typically the proper route but certainly not mandatory. I will say if in fact it is real and the deal does not go through you may want to consider fixing or letting prospective buyers be aware first. It will save you and your next buyer time and money.
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It s indeed up to the seller to give you a copy but usually if there is going to be any adjustment they should
Whether or it's justified is hard to say since you don't even say what kind of boat this is. Some surveyors cover their behinds and often put down some components as having reached the end of their service life. The wording is important.
Adjustment are common, all depends on what came up
Whether or it's justified is hard to say since you don't even say what kind of boat this is. Some surveyors cover their behinds and often put down some components as having reached the end of their service life. The wording is important.
Adjustment are common, all depends on what came up
Just went through the process as a buyer. There were some things that came up that needed repair. The seller was a dealer and was present for the survey and sea trial so none of it was a surprise. There were two areas that the seller contested. I made it clear that I paid the surveyor for his expertise and was going with his recommendations and the items weren't open to debate. The seller asked for a copy of the survey and I refused to provide it. My feeling was that if the deal fell through I didn't want to leave the seller with a survey I paid for.
I also made it clear that I wasn't looking to lower the agreed price and all I wanted was the boat as it was it was represented for sale when we agreed on a price.
The seller was very reasonable and we worked it out so that everything was to be fixed at his expense and I paid the originally agreed price.
I also made it clear that I wasn't looking to lower the agreed price and all I wanted was the boat as it was it was represented for sale when we agreed on a price.
The seller was very reasonable and we worked it out so that everything was to be fixed at his expense and I paid the originally agreed price.
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If your price takes into consideration that some repairs are needed you may not want to reduce it. On the other hand, if the price is comparable to other boats not needing repairs you may need to. Length of time it's been on the market and the level of interest it's received should be considered. It's your call...how motivated are you to proceed with this buyer?
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On the flip side, unless it is clearly a fixer upper, when I make a offer on a boat, I expect it to be in proper working condition and that is what my offer is based on. I'm not talking about nickel and dime stuff but if mufflers were found to need replacing, I would most certainly expect my offer to go down.