I think so; for about 1% of the purchase price you’ll get the peace of mind of knowing the condition of the home BEFORE you buy it. Lets face it, for most of us, the single largest investment we will make in our lifetime will be the purchase of our home. Our homes are made up with many working parts. The condition and function of these parts as a system will determine our comfort and safety while living in the home. The various conditions of these components will aid in the determination of the overall value of your investment decision, and in turn gaining the knowledge to successfully make an educated decision.