As a professional home inspector, I’ve seen countless real estate transactions, and I can tell you one thing for sure: the smoother the process, the happier everyone is. That's why I want to talk to all you homeowners out there that are considering selling—and introduce you to your new secret weapon: the pre-listing inspection (or seller's inspection). You might be thinking, "Why pay for an inspection now? Isn't that the buyer's job?" And while it's true the buyer will almost certainly get...

As a home inspector in central Florida, I spend a lot of time looking at roofs, electrical panels, and plumbing – the "four points" that...

In a previous blog article ( Understanding 4-Point and Wind Mitigation Inspections: A Home Inspector's Perspective ), I discussed the...