BettyCrocked,
I am not licensed in Florida but in Georgia the standard due diligence period is ten days during which time you have the right to cancel the deal for any reason. Having the inspection within that time frame obviously gives you time to do your inspections and renegotiate for any repairs, etc.
Did you write the purchase contract on your TV house with a contingency based on your securing a mortgage on your Alabama house? Maybe your Realtor can add an amendment to that effect. If you do not inspect, negotiate, terminate, etc. within the ten days you will be obligated to close on the TV house regardless.
You are correct in that the inspector works in your best interest and should be someone you select. Have your Realtor give you three or four names to choose from as someone else suggested. Good luck.
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