Of course I ask. "As Is" does not mean don't ask for repairs. "As Is" means the seller is not OBLIGATED to make repairs. 

AS IS does not necessarily relate to the condition of the property but is a instrument to limit seller obligation.

Do I ask?  You bet!

yes, and we prepare our sellers for that to happen.... everything's always negotiable....it doesn't matter if the listing says "as is".... we've sold bank owned and that's supposedly "as is" ALWAYS.... well, if they want it gone, they spend a couple of more dollars and fix a thing or two!!! and they did....

If that's what the buyer tells me to do absolutely yes.

In NC, technically all contracts are "as is." But that doesn't stop anyone asking for certain repairs and I do as well. (Except on foreclosures and short sales).

I never write as is contracts. Instead I do zero repairs subject to buyer acceptance of inspection report. That way big ticket problems can protect my client.

Hi Paul -- it depends.  

Our state of California standard purchase agreements clearly state that all properties are sold in "as is" condition and this has not stopped buyers from asking for either repairs, credits or price reductions after a home inspection or for absolutely no reason at all.

An upfront discussion on this subject is a must for buyers and sellers.   What happens depends on a particular property and the circumstances surrounding the transaction.   Each sale is a bit different just like the people involved.  

I will always ask as it is in my clients best interest. I let the client know ahead of time that occassionally, the seller cannot financially make any repairs to the property, but it is always worth asking. 

I would if there were large defects that were found during the inspection. Although as listing might be presented for sale "as is," I have always read this to mean that they did not want to make any repairs during the sale process. This does not preclude me from asking the owners to adjust the contract price down to reflect the repairs that need to be completed.

Of course a buyer can.  The "as-is" addendum really just removed the warranted items.  A buyer can and should still have their full inspection period (here in AZ it is 10 days unless stated otherwise on purchase contract).  I encourage the buyer to ask for any of their items of concerns.   That is just it, it is THEIR concerns, not ours.   Sure, most sellers do not entertain much because of the "as-is", but it is the buyers right to ask and they get to decide if they want to cancel or accept once we receive the sellers response to the buyers inpsection report.  I once got a bank on a REO to replace Poly plumbing (they gave a $5K credit).  I didnt think we had a chance of getting it, and we were all surprised when they agreed.

The majority of purchasers want the repairs done by a licensed contractor.

Certainly, if you don't ask you know you'll get nothing so it's always worth a try.

Yes.  We can ask for anything we want. "As is" usually indicates the home is not up to "standards" but not always. That being said I won't list a gorgeous property with no issues "as is" even if the seller is not willing to pay for anything. It puts an idea in the buyer's mind that doesn't ned to be there.

I won't hold my breath to have a window repaired however.

You bet, otherwise the buyer will walk away. It is all about representing our buyers, and keeping the contract alive if the buyers really want the home. Everything is negotiable up to closing within the confines of the 'four-corners' of the contract.

Absolutely.  Read Barbara Jo's blog for today.

Not unless the lenders wants them...My clients understand that as iis means no repairs.

Yes , yes and yes . You work for the buyer:)

Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington Since everything is negotiable, I would recommend the buyer ask. In my state we have walk-through items that have to be in working condition to close.

I advise buyers that they can ask for repairs but to expect none.  As Michael Jacobs said, properties in our state are sold "as is".

I have, when the issues are significant. I'd rather ask and see what the selles will do before canceling.