After the inspection you receive the report (within 24 hours with Anthony Preston Home Inspections). You and your agent review it, decide which findings matter, and then either ask the seller for repairs or credits, accept the home as is, or use your inspection contingency to walk away.
1. Read the report by priority
Start with safety concerns and major systems, then items involving water, then maintenance notes. Ask questions about anything unclear. Understanding the report is part of the service.
2. Talk to your agent about your options
Most Florida purchase contracts include an inspection period. Within it you can typically request repairs, ask for a credit, accept the home as is, or cancel. Your agent and contract set the specifics and deadlines.
3. Get specialists where needed
If the report recommends evaluation by a licensed contractor, such as a roofer, electrician or plumber, do that within your inspection period so you have real repair numbers.
4. Handle insurance
If the home needs a 4-point or would benefit from a wind mitigation inspection, get them to your insurance agent early. Insurance problems found late can delay closing.
5. Keep the report
After closing, the report becomes your maintenance plan and a baseline record of the home's condition.
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Written by Anthony Preston, Florida licensed home inspector HI18992. Updated October 2026.