re: Selling House: Buyer May Want HVAC & Water Heater

Seriously what do you expect the report to say?

"Unit is 20 years old, near end of service life, recommend replacing now before imminet failure." To they buyers he will say "it may last another couple of years, but if it was me, i would get them to replace it."

Its like going to a whore house and asking if they think you should buy some titays.

Stop negotiating, now. Sellers and buyers often experience fear/uncertainty/doubt and real estate agents on both sides take advantage of this. Its just a business transaction, they are changing the terms and you are not comfortable with it (thus posting on a message board). Just walk (or tell them move on to next phase of closing prep). If you walk now you probably get the 7k from the next buyer.