Getting The Most From Your Inspection Its Difficult to know what your getting into with a home purchase. Your best resource is to hire a professional home inspector to help you answer important questions about the condition of your prospective property. Your inspector will take you through a guided tour of the house and provide you with a detailed information and it’s condition. The inspection process will take up to 2-3 hours. To make the most of your inspection you are encouraged to follow the inspector through the house, and ask questions about things you do not understand. The inspection is a good time to learn how things work in your home.