What is the difference between a home inspector and a home appraiser?

Question

i am curious....

Answer 1

A home inspector will do a thorough inspection of your home, listing problem areas for potential buyers, such as faulty wiring, water damage, lead paint, etc.

A home appraiser will compare your home to similar ones in your area to determine an average market value (price).

Answer 2

Appraisers give the "going rate of value" of homes. Inspectors are usually hired to find any defects before a home is sold.

Answer 3

A home inpsector inspects the home for problems such as foundation, roof, siding, electrical, bugs, etc.

A home appraiser makes an assessment of how much your home is worth.

Answer 4

an inspector is usualy a contractor and will look for any thing wrong with the property.

an appraiser is just interested in how much it is worth.

Answer 5

A home inspector checks the condition of a property. A Home appraiser estimates the value of a property.