You Have Your Biases
Whether you are buying a home or getting your regular home inspection, you are bound to have biases that will interfere with getting an accurate inspection. Few things are harder to get past than a strong desire to NOT find something wrong! Whether you have your hopes set on a particular house or you just don’t want to deal with repairs right now, a DIY inspection is likely to be skewed by confirmation biases.
However, when you are in your right mind you do understand how important it is that major flaws in the home are discovered early. A professional home inspector has no biases either way–there is nothing in it for them whether there are a host of issues uncovered or none.
You Don’t Have the Training
Home inspectors help spot potential issues you aren’t trained to see. They are specially trained to see everything there is to see in, on, and around your home. They also have a basic understanding of all of the inner workings of a house, from the plumbing and electrical to the appliances and HVAC system. Essentially, a home inspector is the sleuthing equivalent of a Sherlock Holmes for your house. If there is something wrong with your home, a certified home inspector is your best chance for finding it.
You Will Miss Out on Vital Recommendations
Home inspectors do more than just check every nook and cranny of your home for issues. They can also offer valuable recommendations for the proper care and maintenance of your home. Additionally, they can point out areas that might not need to be repaired right away but that you should watch out for moving forward. When you perform a home inspection on your own, you miss out on gaining this important information from an experienced professional.
Never skip a home inspection when you are purchasing a home. You never know what hidden problems are lurking under the surface. Once you have purchased the home of your dreams, keep it that way with regular inspections. It’s a good idea to have a professional home inspection at least every 5 years. Home inspections are well worth the investment, saving you the expense and hassle of ever having to deal with major issues.
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