I'm an electrician, and sold a home of mine some time ago. I sold it through the same R.E. agent as I'd bought it through, and told him everything.
The buyer had a licensed home inspector do an inspection, and even though he had the coolest little laptop and portable inkjet printer, the nice report he handed the buyer was,,, not worth the price of his printer, or his $400 fee. I recall 2 or 3 items he brought up in total, and they were corrected by explanation (education). I'll not say how many items I gave my agent, but none were structural or potential safety items. One was noticed by the buyer, and brushed aside by the inspector.
....so the point is: Get someone recommended by (disinterested, 3rd party) construction professionals!
Please let us all know how this works out for you! and don't forget faq731-376