first time home buyers in michigan: Do I need a home inspection if I'm buying a foreclosure using FHA?
- 01/14/09 09:14 PM
Absolutely! An FHA appraiser is not a home inspector. Yes, he or she will be conducting an on site viewing of the home and will note anything about the home that does not meet FHA guidelines however they are not as thorough as a home inspector. Think of them as an appraiser with a check list - nothing more.
A home inspector will do things that an FHA inspector won't, such as in this photo showing John Seeley of WIN home inspection viewing the roof of the home to check for any flaws, damage, … (22 comments)
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Absolutely! An FHA appraiser is not a home inspector. Yes, he or she will be conducting an on site viewing of the home and will note anything about the home that does not meet FHA guidelines however they are not as thorough as a home inspector. Think of them as an appraiser with a check list - nothing more. 
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