By nature most people become accustomed to their surroundings and learn to "live with things as they are". This does not mean that the conditions are necessarily proper or safe.

A seller's home inspection will point out any issues to the current home owner prior to an offer and subsequent home buyer inspection. This will alleviate any inspection surprises for the seller.

The seller may choose to improve these areas, repair them, or list the problem in the condition report. This will help the buyer understand the condition of the home and build a trust between the seller and buyer regarding the home sale.