After the buyer submits an Inspection Objection, you have three main options: (1) agree to make specific repairs before closing, (2) offer a closing credit instead (buyer handles repairs themselves), or (3) decline and let the buyer decide whether to proceed or terminate. Most sellers in Denver’s current market choose the credit route — it’s faster, cheaper (you’re not paying contractor retail markup), and removes the risk of a buyer rejecting the repair quality.
What’s worth agreeing to: safety items (GFCI outlets, handrails, smoke detectors), anything that would fail a future buyer’s inspection too, and items over $2,000 that are clearly documented. What to push back on: cosmetic items, normal wear and tear, and anything the buyer knew about before making the offer (disclosed in the MLS or visible at showing). A good listing agent has seen hundreds of inspection objections and knows immediately which requests are reasonable and which are buyer’s remorse fishing.