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First of all, don't panic. Any home that undergoes a professional inspection is going to reveal some issues. It's normal for a home to need some maintenance. And it's not necessary for a home to be in perfect condition when you buy it. In fact, it's not the seller's responsibility to sell you a perfect home. It's up to you and the seller to reach an agreement on what's acceptable for the sale to go through.
Your home inspection report is a tool for negotiating with the seller. Prioritize repairs - getting the roof certified is more important than replacing a damaged baseboard. Present the seller with a list of requested repairs, along with estimates of what they'll cost. You can ask the seller to have repairs done before closing to reduce the purchase price or to give you a credit toward repairs at closing. The seller won't be any happier than you are to hear about a need for repairs, so expect some back-and-forth before you agree. If you can't agree, you'll have to decide whether to go ahead with the purchase anyway or invoke the home inspection contingency in your purchase agreement and walk away from the sale.
