A 4 point inspection covers the main 4 points of a home and assesses the updates and conditions of those aspects of the home. This is an effort for the homeowner and insurance company to better understand the status of the home and likelihood of avoiding damage or injury.
Those main 4 areas that this inspection reviews are the roof, heating and air conditioning, electrical and plumbing. The inspection would look at the current condition, when any updates were done and if they are up to acceptable building codes, as well as how much life is left before needing repair or replacement.
Often times when it comes to homeowners insurance, this type of inspection can help determine the insurability of the home and whether or not it meets certain insurance company’s underwriting guidelines. This is extremely important on homes that are 25 years old or more.
So what can be done when it comes to a 4 point inspection early in the process? How can you avoid any hiccups that could delay closing or cause insurance issues after the fact?
- If working with a buyer, help them understand the condition and age of those 4 main points of the house and the importance in updates or being up to code
- If working with a seller, help get quotes to update those 4 main points as that can be a deal breaker for buyers or the re-insurability of the home
