A guide for buyers on which home inspection red flags to walk away from, negotiate on, or get a second opinion about before closing. Buying a home is exciting. It can also make you do things you'd never do with any other purchase, like convince yourself that a little mold in the basement "probably isn't a big deal." You're not alone. According to a 2026 survey by Clever Real Estate , 76% of home buyers would be willing to overlook red flags in a home. And in some cases, it really isn’t a big deal. Not every red flag means you should run. The key is knowing which problems are negotiating leverage, which ones need a closer look, and which ones should send you straight back to the car. Here's how I break it down for my buyers. Which red flags are actually opportunities? Some things that scare off other buyers can actually work in your favor. If you spot one of these, don't panic, strategize. A home that's been sitting on the market. Almost half of buyer...