So by handing the seller and their broker the survey you are putting the pressure on that the issues will probably have to be addressed for any buyer. The seller/broker may be evasive in answering questions but they know they're taking a risk that it will be discovered pre-sale or potentially worse - post sale.
On the other hand - I'm here, ready to buy and all we have to do is fix the problem and I might even take care of having it fixed myself if we can agree to the cost.
On the other hand - I'm here, ready to buy and all we have to do is fix the problem and I might even take care of having it fixed myself if we can agree to the cost.