When you are in your "due diligence period", you should have your inspections done. Below is a list of inspections and definitions of each one. Not all areas, and/ or homes will require all of these. In our area, a home inspector will cover the home, and most of the items listed, but if the septic tank is still active, that would be a different inspector. The same would go for a detailed roof inspection if there are problems found from the initial inspection. Buyers Buying a Home Buying a home can be one of your most significant investments in life. Not only are you choosing your dwelling place, and the place in which you will bring up your family, you are most likely investing a large portion of your assets into this venture. The more prepared you are at the outset, the less overwhelming and chaotic the buying process will be. The goal of this page is to provide you with detailed information to assist you in making an intelligent and informed decision. Remember, if