All About Florida Home Inspections: What to Know Before Buying a Home

Today we get an inside look at what to expect during a *real estate inspection* with a local Orlando inspector. From *plumbing* to major *home issues*, it's important to understand the *home buying process* and protect yourself when *buying a home*. This *property inspection* could save you thousands! 👉 Subscribe to On The House with Shawn McCormick for more Central Florida 55+ and new construction tours: https://www.youtube.com/@ShawnMcCormickOrlando?sub_confirmation=1 📌Free Buyer's Guide https://forms.gle/CaeqKNHw3LXuD5SNA Text HOME to 321‑439‑4277 to tour any neighborhoods around Orlando with us! 📑 Chapters 0:00 – Intro & Why Inspections Matter 0:21 – Meet Andrew Brun of ARB Home Inspections 1:07 – What Is a Home Inspection in Florida? 2:04 – How Long Does an Inspection Take? 2:39 – Loan & Insurance Requirements (WDO, Four-Point, Wind Mitigation) 3:20 – Biggest Home Inspection Mistakes Buyers Make 4:46 – Inspectors Are Like Primary Care Doctors 6:04 – How to Read & Use an Inspection Report 7:26 – Prioritizing Repairs & Negotiations 8:19 – Out-of-State Buyer Tips for Florida Homes 10:12 – Walkthrough Tips: What to Look for Beyond the Pretty Stuff 12:10 – Why New Construction Homes Still Need Inspections 12:28 – The Four-Point Inspection (Roof, AC, Electrical, Plumbing) 13:32 – Pools, Mold & Other Florida-Specific Issues 14:26 – How Realtors & Inspectors Work Together 14:32 – How to Contact ARB Home Inspections 15:42 – “On the House” Closing & Final Thoughts