A whole House Inspection conducted by a qualified Home Inspector is very much required when buying a home. The home inspector should have a credential from ASHI, American Society of Home Inspectors. If a buyer enters into a real estate purchase agreement without adding a contingency for a whole house inspection then either that buyer failed to do their homework or that buyer did not have a Realtors representation or worse, a terrible Realtor. The whole house inspection will provide a reasonable assessment of the overall condition of the home and a very good idea of the systems in the home. The systems I refer to include heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical. The whole house inspection will also look at the condition of the roof and the grade of the property. The home inspector will also be a resource to ask dozens of questions to regarding home maintenance and the things a novice buyer should be wary of. Realtors usually will be a great referral source for a home inspector.
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