An objective property inspection is a "must" in the home buying process. This is especially true when non-owner occupied homes are being considered. In these cases where there has been a oreclosure, potential buyers don’t have the benefit of a seller’s disclosure. Even newly constructed buildings should be inspected to uncover any potential builder oversights. Home warranties or protection plans are not a substitution for an inspection. Buyers should beware of sellers who try to pass them off as such.
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“A knowledgeable, licensed inspector-engineer can detect whether the heating unit is functioning properly, whether the airconditioning is sufficient, whether a sump pump is needed, and so on. Think of a building inspection as an X ray; the inspector will be able to see through the entire house and identify any systemic problems. If the inspector makes you nervous or you sense that he or she is working too quickly, find someone else. The inspection is too important to be careless about it.
from Think like a Billionaire by Donald J. Trump with Meredith McIver (Random House, 2004).
