We recently shared about the importance of home inspections, whether you are the buyer or the seller. Today we decided it would be a good idea to also share about types of inspections out there and which ones you should consider when going through this process.

Four point inspection

Many times, when a home is at least 25 years old, a four point inspection is required. With this type of inspection, four major areas are under inspection: plumbing, electric, HVAC, and the roof. Why is a four point done on an older home? Sometimes insurance companies feel that there may be conditions in an older home that could become a liability to them. The inspection and report will describe the condition and age of each of these items.

Yes, I'm a Realtor®, so naturally I think it's in your best interest to use a real estate professional when buying a new home. But I promise it's not because it benefits me – using a trusted Realtor® benefits you, too.

If this is something you are going at alone, though, and you fall in love with a home that is listed 'For Sale by Owner' (or what we like to call FSBO) there are some factors you need to consider.

When buying or selling a home in Central Florida, many people think of negotiating the price, but there are a plethora of aspects in the contract that need to be negotiated – some things you might have never even thought of before you read this post.