A home inspection is a professional, objective examination of the condition of a client's current or prospective property.  Clients entering the market place should view inspections as a way to gain valuable information about their upcoming sale or purchase.  It helps to determine whether there are major defects or system inadequacies before completion of the sale and avoids unpleasant surprises or overwhelming financial burdens later on. 

Home inspections also highlight positive aspects of a property which may help ease client anxieties and provide useful repair or maintenance suggestions.  

Most minor or cosmetic flaws should be apparent without the aid of a professional.  The home inspection should not be confused with an appraisal, a muncipal code inspection, or a guarantee of any kind.