09/23/2026
Rooftop thoughts today in Belpre, OH.
Home Inspection vs. Appraisal
Iβm often asked as a home inspector, βHow much do you think this property is worth?β
My honest answer is, βI have no idea.β Determining the market value of a property is not my job. Thatβs what a real estate appraiser is trained and qualified to do.
I also occasionally get told that, βWe donβt need a home inspection because weβre having an appraisal done.β
An appraisal and a home inspection serve two completely different purposes.
An appraiser evaluates the property to help determine its market value.
A home inspector evaluates the condition of the homeβs visible and accessible components and identifies defects, safety concerns, and items that may need repair or further evaluation.
An appraisal is not a substitute for a home inspection, and a home inspection is not an appraisal.
Two different professionals. Two different purposes. Now you know π