Inspection results- walkaway or negotiate?

[Dee Smithly]

Hello-
We just got our home inspection done for our first time home and here are the major issues that our inspector identified. Since it is sellers market, we are already paying way over the listing price. Would you walk away from this house based on the items listed on the inspection?


Foundation Surface
The exterior surface of the foundation is Parged (covered with a thin coat of a cementitious material for refinement of the surface).
Fill and seal all of the cracks in the foundation to reduce moisture penetration and related
damages.
Animal hole noted along the foundation
Cracked/damaged sections of the parge coat noted on the exterior foundation wall; recommend repair to help prevent moisture entry and additional damages. (Exterior)

Yard patio:
• The patio block is covered in vegetation, recommend removal of vegetation to determine the condition of the blocks and repair as needed to ensure proper stability.
House patio:
• Repair the cracks and level the uneven sections on the patio to reduce water penetration and related damages and to prevent potential trip hazards.
• Repair the gaps at the intersection between the patio and foundation wall to help prevent potential water penetration and related damages.
• The patio appears to be sloping towards the foundation. (Exterior Back)

Chimney(s)
• Cracking and large gaps noted in the chimney mortar joints (the mortar between the brick/stone). Have the mortar joints repaired and sealed as needed to help prevent water penetration and related damages. • The chimney appears decommissioned and is sealed from the inside.
• Recommend repair to ensure stability or removal if no longer needed.
The brick chimney on the roof:
• Repairs and patching noted on the chimney. Obtain the history of repairs from the seller to ensure repairs were done by a quali"ed contractor. If documentation is not available, recommend further evaluation by a quali"ed contractor to ensure the repairs were done properly to prevent further damages.
• Tarring noted on the chimney #ashing, which is considered a temporary repair.
• Staining noted on the chimney in the attic; the area was dry at the time of the inspection. Obtain the history of leaks and repairs from the seller to ensure repairs were done by a quali"ed contractor. If repairs have not been made, recommend further evaluation by a quali"ed contractor to prevent moisture related damages.


Master bathroom:
• The shower pipe is loose inside of the wall; recommend repair to reduce stress on the pipe and prevent potential leaks.
• The faucet fixture is loose inside the wall.
• Gaps noted at the bottom of the shower door.
• Dark staining noted on the caulk in the shower; recommend removing the old caulk, ensuring the area is properly cleaned and that there is no evidence of mold behind the grout/tile, and re-caulking to ensure area is properly sealed to prevent possible moisture related damaged and mold growth.
• Active leak noted on the base of the sink faucet; recommend immediate repair to prevent water damage to the surrounding areas.
• The toilet is constantly running; repair or replace the #ush mechanism for proper operation and to conserve water.
2nd Floor Hallway Bathroom:
• The shower diverter is not working properly; it does not activate the shower head when the valve is pulled.
• Gap noted at the base of the tub "ll spout.
• Cracked tile noted in the shower/tub.
Half bathroom:
• Slow drainage noted on the sink; recommend repair for proper drainage.


Doors
The locking mechanism on the sliding door does not work properly; repair to restore functionality and promote security. (Family room)

Cracked driveway

Blocked sewer pipe identified via sewer scoping