Wow, did the garage look like this when you viewed the home? Probably not.

This home inspection nightmare comes from sunny Jacksonville, Florida.

Oftentimes the house can change between the time you view the house and when closing is getting close. The owner may not be as concerned about the house once it's sold. And in the process of getting ready to move they may have created a big mess that would be waiting just for you.

Be sure to avoid this kind of home inspection nightmare by hiring a home inspector to look after your interests in the property you're buying.

Photo provided by Jacksonville Home Inspector, Wally Conway with GoHomePro.