Keep this in mind
While a new home may seem to be free of any defects, many real estate professionals still advise home buyers to hire a home inspector. According to one home inspector, nearly 15 percent of new homes have serious structural problems. Additionally, newly constructed homes can be more difficult to inspect than existing homes. A new home doesn’t have any history. For example, because the plumbing has not consistently been used in a new home, small drip leaks may not be easily detectable. A home inspection can alert buyers to defects, if any are present. To find a home inspector in your area, go to one of these websites: www.creia.org or www.ashi.org or /www.nahi.org