Not sure suing would do anything. Do you have an expert witness that can prove that he is extorting you?

You could file a complaint in case others do the same, but this won't help you sell your house.

Buyers market which is why buyers are walking if you don't give them what they want.

Best you can do is provide receipts of the repair and report from 3rd company to the next buyer. If they still balk, you'll need to decide between coughing up $5400 in closing cash vs. finding a 4th buyer.

Had something similar happen last year on a 2 year old, name brand unit. They said over $5K to remedy. We had another company come in to review that report, issue a new one & fix everything that was needed. It cost less than half and the next buyer was satisfied with what we'd had done. No way we were going to deal with that first company.

Since you can't PM, will you email me the name of the AC company. I am curious and have several realtor friends that i'd like to ask about this.

Shady business!

ShinerBlonde said:

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We did all of that. And our guy we hired to do the repairs even offered to go through everything with the buyers and they declined. We told them they could have another inspector come. The 3rd A/C company we hired to do another full inspection today said the guy we hired to do the fixes did such a good job that they would work for him. They wrote up a full report with photos addressing everything the first guy reported on and everything our guy did that fixed it. We will be providing it to all new offers going forward but it seems so wrong that the first company is just getting away with lying and telling our buyers both times that the only possible fix was a new system. I will make sure no one I know ever uses that company but i hate that they are out doing this to sellers with zero accountability. If you are selling, or buying, a house in CS and your realtor hires an a/c company to do a full inspection and they tell you to replace the whole system, get a second opinion.

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You are doing what you can do. If you showed good evidence to the contrary, the replacement of the HVAC may not have been the whole story of why the Buyers walked. Best of luck going forward! That wasn't the right Buyer for your home.

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Someone send me the name of the AC company to stay away from along with a reputable HVAC repairman. I'm a buyer on a place under contract (not this listing) so this thread is timely.

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We are using Morgan for replacement. They have worked on several of our units before and are timely and reasonable. I also like BCS Air Solutions.

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I also like BCS Air Solutions.

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We had them come in and remedy the problems found by the first company that wanted a lot more. They did a great job & were thorough & nice to deal with.

Comeby! said:

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Someone send me the name of the AC company to stay away from along with a reputable HVAC repairman. I'm a buyer on a place under contract (not this listing) so this thread is timely.

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I jave used Grimes and Galan for many years and have been very happy with their service.

https://grimesandgalan.com/

Thank you! Very helpful!

Sorry to hear the issues you are dealing with. We have used Caleb with Tru Service and he has always been reliable and very upfront about everything. I recommend him to anyone I hear needing HVAC work in BCS.

Howdy! This is Coulter, owner of BCS Air Solutions-my business was recommended here for you guys multiple times but while reading thru the post and comments, i realized that this situation sounds very similar to a transaction that my business was recently part of. If i am in fact the person that did the inspection on your home-i would love to get in front of this and have the opportunity to connect and communicate with you guys-in hopes to earn your trust so you would know that the accusations are completely opposite of our character & reputation that I've spent my entire career building here!

When performing home inspections, particularly during real estate transactions, there is a significant level of responsibility and liability involved. As licensed professionals, and a small business owner that truly cares about my customers and reputation-we are obligated to report our findings thoroughly and honestly, based on the condition of the equipment AT the time of inspection. If we fail to disclose a legitimate issue and a buyer later experiences a major system failure, or illness due to extensive growth in the duct work-the liability falls on us and legal consequences can follow.

We understand that, from a seller's perspective, a detailed report highlighting concerns can feel offensive or even unnecessary especially if the system has seemed to function just fine. Unfortunately, we don't have the opportunity to speak directly with the seller to explain our findings or clarify the intent behind the report-that responsibility falls on the agents of the transaction and usually results in negotiations which certainly make it more frustrating if there's an issue.

Keep in mind, Our role is not to pass judgment on how well the system has served the current occupants, but rather to evaluate it objectively for the next owner. What may be working "for now" could present a high risk of failure in the near future, and it's my responsibility to communicate that clearlywhether or not it's what someone wants to hear.

Our reports are written to protect all parties involved by offering transparency and avoiding surprises after a sale. I take no pleasure in delivering difficult news, but we would be doing a disservice to the buyerand risking our own reputation and legal standingif we didn't report accurately and completely. I would be more than happy to meet any competitor at your property to justify my findings to ensure that we would never try to manipulate anyone for our own benefit. Respectfully, I run a full staffed/full service HVAC business and I would never compromise my integrity for a dollar! Inspections are a very small part of what we do -and we take immense pride in going above and beyond for our customers, not because we have to, but because that's who we are. Every inspection, every service call, every recommendation is met with that same standard so if by chance at all, this was me and my business, please don't hesitate to call me! I would love
To chat further and help any way that i can!

Respectfully,
Coulter Oehler
979-204-4556

So did the seller not have the repairs done between the 2 different inspections you performed?

Howdy! If private messages are circulating and mentioning my companies name, absolutely I'm going to get in front of it and share my side of the story because if this is the circumstance similar to one we were just a part of, this isn't the truth.

We're a full-service HVAC company with over 40 years of ethical, reputable experience. Our customers always have a choiceno one is ever forced to use our services. In fact, in most cases, clients compare estimates through their home warranty providers or other contractors or service companies in the area and go that route-also sometimes we are hired by clients who had inspections by a competitor-that's standard business practice.

The purpose of our inspections is not to secure repair work, but to provide an honest, professional assessment based on decades of experience. We've spent over 40 years building a reputation for integrity and excellence in this community as a small, full-service HVAC business.

To suggest that we shouldn't be allowed to perform repairs after an inspection implies a lack of trust in our ethicsand that's not only unfair, it undermines the very foundation of what we've worked so hard to build. Which is why i am here defending our name if this is a property i inspected. Our clients come to us because they do trust our word, our work, and our commitment to doing what's right but they have many options and choices!

I noticed the OP mentioned stuff about "bringing up to code". That is the first sign of a scam. Unless the contractor is referencing the code book from when the house was built he is trying to sell you crap to upgrade your system. If everything had to be brought up to code every time a house was sold we would be in a constant state of remodel.