The Common Home Inspection Myths
                     The Common Home Inspection 
Myths
Finding a house that feels like home can take quite a lot of time. But when you have found ‘the  
one’, what comes next? Inspection! An inspection is a necessary test that the house must pass  
to be bought as per the deal.
However, several myths cloud the actual purpose of inspection and its importance. An  
inspection does not just make sure that the house is good enough; it can reveal hidden aspects  
that may even break the deal.
So, read on to uncover a few myths before you decide to move into the house you bought.
The most common myths about house inspection
Inspection is not just limited to pointing out a few flaws to be fixed before moving in. It also  
gives a futuristic perspective of the structure and pinpoints parts that can be bargained for too.
 “Home inspection decides whether you can buy the house or not”
It is not a house inspector’s role to decide whether a house is worth buying or not. This official
can only check the house and pinpoint factors that might hinder a full-fledged functioning.
While mostly the buyers hire a home inspector, but this professional is an impartial body. If  
there are actual factors that can be considered, only then do they seek negotiations.
 “It is a home inspector’s job to pinpoint every fault present”
Surely a home inspector’s job is to inspect the house and figure all possible faults visible to him.  
However, they cannot scan through the structure to be able to find every possible fault. There’s  
a limitation to the things they can check for you.
A house inspector can only inspect the readily accessible components and make judgments  
accordingly.
 “Home appraisals and inspections are no different”
This is one of the most prevalent myths about home inspection. Almost 1 in 5 people confuse  
these aspects and end up getting either one of these done. However, in reality, appraisal and  
inspection have almost nothing in common.
Appraisals are made on the lender’s side and it deals with determining the value of a house.  
Whereas, an inspection is only done to ensure the safety and longevity of the house through  
external inspection.
 “A flipped or a new house doesn’t require inspection”
People believe that a new/flipped house won’t have any safety loopholes because they have  
been recently worked upon. But that is a mere assumption and is far from reality. Every house  
irrespective of when it was built must be inspected thoroughly.
A recently built or redone work in the house gives all the more reason to inspect it for any  
possible faults.
 “You can hire any inspector for home inspection”
There is no one close to being qualified enough for home inspection than a licensed and  
certified home inspector. Hiring without much thought might be pocket friendly, but it majorly  
puts your safety at stake. So, it is always recommended to hire a qualified professional.
New buyers often confuse the myths and facts and do not understand the importance of home  
inspection. But it’s time to debunk these myths and take note of the facts and utilize them  
accordingly.