Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about being very specific about the inspection items you request to be repaired by the seller prior to closing. You should always request exactly what is to be repaired or replaced and by whom. Michael gives a couple of examples of this. If you have any questions or comments, please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com.