While Arizona home inspections involve extra costs and typically are optional, you should still get one if you're serious about a particular Arizona home. an Arizona home inspector evaluates the structure of the Arizona house, and gives feedback about systems such as the roof, plumbing, electrical system, heating and air conditioning units, insulation, doors, windows and more. Without a good Arizona home inspection, you could find yourself moved in and dealing with a leaky roof, bad heating or worse.

HUD recommends that an offer should be contingent on an Arizona home inspection. As the buyer, you cover the cost of the inspection. If you're unsatisfied with the results, you may ask the seller to pay for certain repairs or to lower the price, or you may decide to walk away from the deal.

If you do decide on an Arizona home inspection, your Arizona Realtor can recommend a professional Arizona home inspector.