Do You Really Need an Inspector on a New Construction Home? (6,000 Inspections Later!)

Should you skip the inspection on a brand-new house? Is mold an automatic walk-away? What do cast iron pipes, aluminum wiring, and a 13-year-old shingle roof actually mean for your offer? In this episode of the Stop Renting Podcast, Rod Posada sits down with Connor McPherson of McPherson Inspections — 20+ years in the trades and over 6,000 inspections across Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties — to answer the questions buyers ask every single week. You'll learn: Why a pre-drywall inspection matters more than the final walkthrough on new construction The one thing builders won't let inspectors do (and how Connor gets around it) What a 4-point and wind mitigation report really decide about your insurance Why "black mold" isn't always black mold — and when it's a simple fix vs. full remediation Cast iron, polybutylene, aluminum wiring, and Chinese drywall explained in plain English How to spot hurricane damage a seller tried to cover up The biggest mistake agents make during the inspection period Why you should never turn off the AC in a vacant Florida home Whether you're relocating from out of state or buying your first home in Sarasota, this is the conversation you want before you sign. 📍 The Shoreline FL Realty — Sarasota | Bradenton | North Port 📞 941-544-1133 | rposada@srqshoreline.com 🔍 McPherson Inspections — serving Parrish to Port Charlotte Chapters: 0:00 Why new construction still needs an inspector [timestamps] — Pre-drywall inspections explained — Sewer scopes on brand-new homes — Connor's background: 20 years in the trades — What's included in a full inspection & pricing — Termites in Florida: drywood vs. subterranean — What's a deal killer vs. what to budget for — 4-point & wind mitigation: how insurance decides — Why roofs die faster in Florida — Cast iron, polybutylene, aluminum wiring, Chinese drywall — Spotting hidden hurricane damage — Stucco cracks vs. real settlement — Mold: what's dangerous and what's just a dirty wall — Advice for agents: know your role — Strangest things found in a house #SarasotaRealEstate #HomeInspection #FloridaHomes #NewConstruction #StopRenting #FirstTimeHomeBuyer