Know what it is you are buying.  No one wants to buy a new home and then have to perform major repairs or replace a water heater.  Knowledge of the home and its condition is vital when purchasing a home. 

For most Americans, the purchase of a home is the largest purchase of their lives and will be the largest expenditure in their monthly budget.  Protect that investment with a solid knowledge of how the home you are looking to purchase is a sound investment or not.

Know beforehand if the water heater is in need of repairs, the foundation is having settlement issues, or if the house has electrical issues.  Curbside appeal is a sales tool but it can hide serious issues.  Detailed knowledge of the inner workings of the home is what will save you time, money and grief.

Everyone wants to know that their home is the safest place for their family and friends.  Proper inspection of the home will identify issues in electrical safety, emergency egress, leaking gas line to name a few.  Safety in new home is priority number one.