Hiring a home inspector means the inspector is looking out for the home buyer’s financial interest. The most important goal and primary purpose of hiring a home inspector is to protect your financial interest.
Don’t get bogged down in cosmetic blemishes — a loose doorknob, a scratch on the floor, a worn light switch or a squeaky hinge. These small things are $10 to $15 fixes. What an inspector is looking for are the very expensive repairs that aren’t obvious, such as structural problems or water damages in the basement.
5 common mistakes first-time homebuyers make
