[gr8fl4porsche]

I also bought my house by owner. No agents, lawyers or inspectors.

Agreed on a price over the phone and I went over and had some beers with him on the deck. There were some code issues to repair for occupancy permit which I took care of myself. Never have the seller fix anything - a reduction in price is fine - but do not let them do the repairs, they usually take the cheap way out. Get a few estimates for the repairs, take the money and make sure the job is done properly.