an appraiser gives an estimate of the dollar value of a property. usually the buyer's mortgage company will hire an appraiser.
a home inspector looks over the property and points out any defects or things needing repairing. the buyer hires the home inspector.
Estimating MARKET value is done by an appraiser. Inspection of homes is done by a home inspector.
Appraiser.
An engineer or home inspector.
Home inspector.
Your lender will require a home inspector.
What Is the correct occupation of a person you hire to evaluate a house before you buy it? I am not talking about electricity/plumbing, I am talking about house structure, roof condition, foundation. Someone who can estimate true value of a building.
What is the official name of the person?
Mind you I am not talking about rat infested studio apartments in New York City, to which an answer would be evaluate it yourself.
