Post Inspection Question

[Mark Douglas Hukill Jr.]

I am currently under contract for my very first property. It is a 3-plex that I am getting for a good price. I just had the inspection done yesterday and am happy that there are no serious underlying issues with the roof or the foundation. Besides some minor electrical issues that my friend who is a certified electrician is going to fix, it looks like I am going to be replacing the water heater and doing something about the heating system.

The inspector advised getting a new water heater because it is really old (around 20 years) and I think it is a good idea. The heating system requires some maintenance because it is a little bit older and one of the rooms do not have a source of heat. The inspector advised on adding a radiator to the room. I think I am going to go that route with it.

My question is do you think that the seller will go for it if I ask if he can fix these issues before we close on the house? Is it too much to ask to replace the water heater and service the heating system? All of the other issues I can afford to fix up no problem. I just do not want to have to replace these appliances myself.