Traditionally, home inspectors are and have been hired by prospective home buyers. Before purchasing a new build, buyers are having inspections performed to ensure proper building techniques and that all components have been properly installed and function. However, there are growing trends to use home inspection professionals by:

Sellers - To prepare their home for market and to know what their house brings to the negotiating table. This eliminates "surprises" that a buyer's inspector would find.

Home Builders - Are now using inspectors to inspect a new build prior to the final draw. This inspection is used as the "punch" list.

Mortgage Lenders - To ensure a home does not have significant issues that would prohibit a buyer from being able to repay the loan due to unforeseen repair costs. Mortgage companies also use inspectors for foreclosed and rehab properties to know their conditions.

Relocation Companies - Use inspectors to know the condition of the home before it is placed on the market.

Insurance Adjusters - Use inspectors after a catastrophic event or after insured repairs to make sure the repairs were properly made.

Elederly Home Owner - Use inspectors when they are no longer able to determine problems with the home, or to inspect after home repairs have been made to ensure they were properly done.