Good post.  A home inspector will inspect all the major components of the home: Structural, exterior, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, interiors, insulation and ventilation, and fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances.

For more infromation on what should be inspected and what limitations are present, you can view the Standards of Practice of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI), or local state licensing board (if applicable) on the internet at:

www.ashi.org

www.nahi.org

This is a good series you've put together, Stephen. You really do have to keep pounding the importance of an inspection to a buyer. I can't fathom why anyone would bypass such a crucial bit of due dilligence to save a couple hundred bucks, but some do. Very solid advice.

A great series for new buyers.  You are right, it is imperative to have an inspections countless dollars have been saved  by taking this step.

Joesph, thanks for the links...

Paul, thanks, it really is an important step that shouldn't be overlooked, even on new construction...

Jennifer, not only have dollars been saved but so have buyers.... from a terrible mistake