It all depends on what you are trying to achieve and the situation. If the seller is in a weak position, you may choose to wallop him with the inspection report, either demanding repairs or a price reduction. I once asked for a $60,000 price reduction. It didn't fly, which in retrospect was good as I don't think it was enough. My realtor was relieved as she hated the house. The joint eventually sold for $200,000 less than I offered. In another situation, with a weak seller, I demanded they fix everything I thought was reasonable and they did. They had lived in the house 40 years so their equity was astronomical. In my last purchase, the seller had pre-inspected and invested a fortune in repairs to make everything perfect (for example, there were a few quibbles about the furnace so he bought a brand new one). I didn't even bother to inspect. A week before closing, the kitchen range died. He emailed a choice of several comparable high-end ranges, I chose one, and he purchased and installed it before closing. I was amazed!