feeling scammed with as-is contract post-inspection

[Jeff Davidson]

we have an accepted offer for a fl condo, it's an as-is contract which allows us to recover our deposit if the seller won't repair a defect. The home inspection uncovered that the heat pump, a $5k replacement, was near the end of expected life. Had we known, we'd have lowered our offer. Since it's working, and therefore not a defect, apparently we have no recourse.

I'm sure this was not intentional but not sure we can do anything.

thoughts?

[Theresa Harris]

@Jeff Davidson  To me if there is an 'as is' clause, it signals that there may be problems.  You can either chose not to close or ask the seller for a bit of money to help with replacing it. They may not go for it, but it doesn't hurt to ask for something.  I wouldn't expect to get $5K as the current system is working. No home is perfect.  If the heat pump is still working, but near the end of its life; you can replace it down the road when it does break.  If you chose to sell in a couple of years, you can brag about the new heat pump.