What fixes are mandatory after a home inspection?
Quick answer: No repairs are automatically mandatory after a home inspection in Minnesota — repairs are negotiated between buyer and seller. Some lenders or loan programs (such as FHA or VA) may require certain safety items be corrected before closing.
The inspection report is leverage, not a repair order. Buyers commonly request that safety items — exposed wiring, missing GFCI protection, a failing furnace — be addressed or credited.
Government-backed loans can require specific health-and-safety repairs before the loan funds, which can effectively make some fixes mandatory for that financing.
Your agent helps prioritize which findings to negotiate. We focus your attention on the items that genuinely matter for safety and major cost.
