I'd like to know what I can and can't expect from an electrician.
Just call an electrician and ask!  Older homes may have different materials used for the wiring that are no longer considered appropriate.  I think they used to use aluminum, but an electrician can come out and pig-tail the outlet boxes and switch boxes to take care of that.  I think that's what they call it, "pig-tail".  Call an electrician and ask what they do during an inspection.  I'm sure they'll answer that simple question over the phone for free.  If they won't, find a different electrician.