This brochure addresses important considerations regarding Due diligence as a vital part of the home buying process. As a buyer, it is an opportunity to gather information about the property and surrounding area to help make an informed decision about the home. Since purchasing a home is a large investment for most buyers, it is wise to ask questions, review documents, and order inspections to reduce the risk of buying a home with serious and costly defects or with issues that could affect its value and desirability.