Can buyers request repairs after they have accepted an offer on a house?
Absolutely, buyers can request repairs after their offer has been accepted. The key is whether the home inspection contingency is still in place. As long as that window is open, buyers can flag issues, ask for repairs, request a credit, or even walk away if something major pops up.
In practice, most sellers expect some back‑and‑forth after the inspection. What really matters is how the request is framed. A short, reasonable list tied to safety or system failures usually gets a much smoother response than a laundry list of cosmetic fixes. And if buyers want to keep the deal on track, asking for a credit instead of repairs often feels less stressful for everyone involved.
So yes, repair requests are totally normal. The trick is keeping the tone collaborative and the asks focused on what truly matters.