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Non-permitted bathrooms or other additions in a property. In many areas of Colorado, it is possible to request a “retrospective” or “after-the-fact” permit for work that was completed without proper permitting, including basements and bathroom additions. The appropriate first step is to contact the local building department or county to confirm requirements and next steps.

Misinformed Buyers Killing Deals.
The Art of the Inspection Objection: Less is More:

An inspection objection isn’t a shopping spree; it’s a professional negotiation tool. When agents encourage their buyers to submit every minor blemish, squeaky hinge, and loose screw, it doesn’t just overwhelm the seller; it sours the tone of the deal and chips away at goodwill.

A strong agent educates their buyers on focusing only on significant resolution items, the issues that truly impact safety, function, or value. These are the fixes that make sense, not the ones that make headlines for “Most Ridiculous Request” in real estate war stories.

Transactions should be fair, respectful, and balanced. If your negotiation strategy is “ask for everything and see what sticks,” you’re not negotiating; you’re misinformed. True professionals know that fairness builds trust, and trust keeps deals together.
Bottom line: Teach your buyers the difference between necessary and nice-to-have. Leave the nitpicking to home makeover shows and keep your deals built on respect, equity, and common sense.