A home inspection is meant to provide an objective assessment of the overall condition of a home. The inspector will perform a general assessment of various parts of the home, such as the HVAC system, plumbing, foundation, roof, electrical system, and attic. While many homes have only minor issues, some homes will have some serious problems that cost a lot to fix.
Buying a Home “As Is”
Buying a house “as is” means that the buyer is accepting the home as it currently is. That means there is no negotiating for repairs to be made before the sale or credits to the buyer for problems that may exist. This includes both big and small issues. 
We still recommend getting a home inspection done on an “as is” home sale. Even if you can’t negotiate repairs or get the price adjusted, you will be paying a fraction of the price of the home for detailed information on such a large investment. This detailed information is essential as it helps the buyer know what kind of home they’re moving into.
In some cases, the inspection could even make or break the sale. If serious or expensive problems are found during the inspection, the buyer may not want to move forward with the purchase.
Can’t I Do My Own Inspection?
Some home buyers ask, “Can’t I do my own inspection?” While the home buyer can certainly walk around the home and try to spot problems themselves, a professional home inspection will be more thorough as home inspectors are trained extensively to look for various issues (as mentioned above- see this blog for a more extensive list).
Summary
So even though getting a home inspection in an “as is” home sale often won’t give you any leverage over the home seller, it gives you invaluable information about the home. With an investment that large, it never hurts to be informed and prepared for problems that may exist in your future home. It may even save you from a bad purchase.
