Is there a difference between an FHA Appraisal and an FHA Inspection? They're essentially the same thing but they shouldn't be confused with a traditional inspection which all of our Colorado contracts are contingent. We received a call from a client over the weekend wondering if the inspection that was just performed by a buyer on their house was an FHA inspection. There is some confusion on what an FHA inspection is versus an FHA appraisal. We are taking a minute to explain the differences and to shed some light on what it means to have a house (0 comments)