There are good inspectors and not so good inspectors. Most RE agents know the difference between the two. A conscientious agent will want his client to be taken care by a competent professional inspector. The key is finding one who has the right common sense approach. Experience over the years has lead to the practice of giving out three names, all known to be good and balanced, to buyers and sellers. Try to avoid those inspectors known to gloss over things and those who go to extremes nitpicking everything. Some inspectors can't differentiate between what is reasonable in a newer house versus what is reasonable in a 150 year old house. A good inspector will focus more on safety items and cite other items in order to advise the buyer as to what will need attention at some time in the future.
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