Home inspections are so critical - most everyone needs to have one prior to closing on a real estate purchase. And not all inspectors are the same -- make sure you have a seasoned veteran doing the inspection -- and make sure you get a written report with lots of pictures. this report can be well worth the money just in negotiating with the Seller for repairs. I always include a copy of the report to the listing agent and ask them to forward it to the owner. Even the "flippers" like to have the report -- so they can get the workers they used to go back and do it right. Every nickle of the report cost is well worth it.
Fullerton real estate specialist -- Bob Foust