Free first-time homebuyer guide
Know Before
You Buy.
The Homebuyer’s Guide to Avoiding Costly Surprises
Buying a home comes with a lot of questions. This free guide from ErnDae Property Inspections walks you through what to look for, what an inspection can tell you, and what to consider before closing.


A look inside the guide
From the first showing
to the final walkthrough.
Get perspective on the decisions that come before, during, and after your inspection.
- Before You Start House Hunting
- Understand What You’re Really Buying
- What a Home Inspection Really Is
- The Big-Ticket Items
- Don’t Skip the Inspection
- Attend Your Home Inspection
- Your Inspection Report Is a Roadmap
- Know When You Need a Specialist
- Plan for the Cost of Homeownership
- Before You Close
Real pages from the completed, 12-page guide.


Why David created this guide
Better questions.
A clearer understanding.
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases most people make. This guide was created to help buyers understand the process, ask better questions, and go into their inspection and closing with their eyes open.
- Licensed in Tennessee & Mississippi
- TN #3019 / MS #1020
- AHIT Certified
- Insured
- Thermal imaging included
- Drone capability
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