Do I need a home appraisal and a home inspection?

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You shouldn’t use an appraiser's assessment of a home during an appraisal as a substitute for a home inspection. Appraisers and inspectors focus on different aspects of a home.

An appraiser’s inspection isn’t as in-depth as a standard, standalone home inspection. Home buyers can benefit from scheduling a formal inspection of a property’s structural integrity and safety.