Real Estate Inspection is frequently used interchangeably with the more generic term of home inspection. However, a real estate inspection is focused exclusively on the inspection process that needs to occur as part of the sale or purchase of a property, be it a residence or commercial space. Real estate inspections need to be conducted by licensed inspectors (nor Real Estate Agents), done at an arms length from the agent to avoid potential conflicts, and help you make an informed decision about purchasing a property.