If you're buying a home, you need to know what a home inspection covers. That way, you can make the most informed decision possible. This guide explains everything home inspectors look for, as well as the home inspection contingency in a real estate purchase contract. Home Inspections: The Basics Usually, when you purchase a home, your real estate agent builds a home inspection contingency into your contract. This contingency, which is a condition that must be met in order for the deal to close, says that you have the right to have the home inspected, and that if the inspection turns up … Continue reading...