If they dont want to do the work themselves - thats fine as lining up a plumber and getting everything sorted before closing is likely a headache - then get the money at closing for the important things and dont worry about the rest. This is moot if the lender flags it and puts a stop on the works, though.
But it sounds like you're caving in, which, is not surprising since you put all your cards on the table at the start and folded up like a cheap paper bag. Your realtor is talking your off the ledge because no sale = no commission.
Figure out what you want, put it in writing with the realtor, and walk away if the sellers cant concede. You say $2k is stupid to lose a house on, well, for the seller its also far dumber to shred the contract and re-list the house.
But it sounds like you're caving in, which, is not surprising since you put all your cards on the table at the start and folded up like a cheap paper bag. Your realtor is talking your off the ledge because no sale = no commission.
Figure out what you want, put it in writing with the realtor, and walk away if the sellers cant concede. You say $2k is stupid to lose a house on, well, for the seller its also far dumber to shred the contract and re-list the house.