Many people are confused about the purpose of a home inspection.
People often view an inspection report as a mandatory repair list for the seller. The fact is, sellers are not required to produce a flawless house. They have no such obligations by law or by contract. With a home inspection, most repairs are subject to negotiations between the parties to a sale. Typically, buyers will request that various conditions be repaired before the close of escrow, and sellers will usually acquiesce to some of these demands.