I'm curious, if you make an offer continent upon your approval after you see the home, exactly how long will that be? A week, a month? If I were a seller, there would be no way I would accept such an offer, knowing how quick homes sell in this area. The reason being, that contingency clause could hurt the seller in the end. He may have been able to sell it 10x over in the time it took you to get here and decide it was not the home for you.
If such a clause is inserted into a contract, there needs to be definite parameters. For example, how long the buyer has to come and look at the home (ex...5 days), or the seller is permitted to continue to show his home and if another offer comes in before you arrive, you have the option to delete your contingency and purchase the home OR loose it to the other person making an offer. All the details would need to be put in the original contract and accepted by both parties.
I am assuming you both are not using a Realtor, as your agents should be able to direct you to find out the answers to your questions in a professional manner.
In as far as home inspectors names and contact info, I would suggest either of the following:
Frank D'Angelo of D'Angelo Inspections (352) 250-7818 or
Tom Comer of Comer Home Inspections (352) 323-5715
They seem to both be very good and efficient, however, with all the homeowners requesting their 1 year inspections to be done, expect a delay in getting an appt. I have heard they could be backed up possibly 4 to 6 weeks.
In as far as an attorney, McLin & Burnsed is in TV's. They do real estate transactions but have never used them. Their # is (352) 753-4690.
Also, don't forget to get Title Insurance. Here in FL it is negotiable who pays for it but is usually the sellers responsibility.
Good luck!!!!
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