What a Home Inspection Is and Is Not

This lesson defines the purpose and limits of a standard home inspection from a buyer's perspective. It explains that an inspection is a visual, non-invasive evaluation of the home's major systems and components, designed to identify material defects, safety concerns, maintenance issues, and conditions that may require further evaluation.

Learners will understand what inspectors typically examine, what they usually do not guarantee, and why an inspection should be treated as a risk-management tool rather than a pass-fail verdict on the house. The lesson also clarifies how buyers should use inspection findings alongside disclosures, specialist opinions, insurance considerations, and negotiation strategy.