Were you able to contact the owners about my counter-offer ?   Yes , please have a seat , and we ’ ll discuss this right now .   I hope that they accepted the counter-offer .   The counter-offer was acceptable to them , but they want you to pay for the home inspection .   Will the home inspection cost me a lot ?   It can cost as little as five hundred dollars and as much as one thousand dollars .   Is it my choice as to who inspects this house ?   Yes , it is your choice as you are paying for it . Make a wise investment and choose the best inspector you can find . 