The difference a $500 sewer scope made on a house in Tacoma

Matthew Wilson · 2026-03-30T19:40:05.518043+00:00

We were about to put an offer on a cute 1950s place last month... the inspection seemed fine. Our agent, Karen, pushed for a sewer scope and we found a belly in the line that would have cost $8k to fix. The sellers wouldn't budge, so we walked. Saw it back on the market this week for $15k less with 'as-is' plumbing. Has anyone else had a seller drop the price that much after a big inspection find?

noahs825mo ago

That's a classic move, honestly. Sellers often try to hide behind an "as-is" label when they get spooked by a big repair bill. You dodged a bullet by walking away. That price drop just proves the scope was worth every penny, doesn't it?

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verab285mo ago

Ugh, that's so frustrating. Good on you for listening to Karen and getting that scope done. Saved yourself a huge headache.

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hugo_jones23mo ago

No kidding, @noahs82 nailed it. Had almost the same thing happen on a place in Portland last year. Seller knocked off $12k after a scope showed a busted clay line, felt like a win until I realized I could've saved way more if I'd walked first.

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