Smart Start Home Inspections
Ask-the-Report Guide
Run the inspection business from one monthly system for jobs, photos, approvals, payments, and report delivery.
Watch the real video if it exists. Otherwise use the script, the related guide, and the connected assistant or handout.
Instructions ready
Teach plain-English questions about what was observed, what to know, and what follow-up is recommended.
- Ask what was observed
- Ask what to know
- Ask what comes next
Turn confusion into clear follow-up questions instead of panic or guesswork.
Transcript draft
How to Ask Questions About Your Report. Teach plain-English questions about what was observed, what to know, and what follow-up is recommended. Turn confusion into clear follow-up questions instead of panic or guesswork. Next step: Read instructions at https://smartstarthomeinspections.com/ask-the-report-guide/.
Buyer Guide
Ask-the-Report Guide
Use this page as the starting script for questions buyers ask when they want help understanding what a finding means and what they should ask next.
Use this page as the starting script for questions buyers ask when they want help understanding what a finding means and what they should ask next.
- Ask what was observed.
- Ask what to know now.
- Ask what follow-up is recommended and who should review it.
The education layer should make report questions easier without replacing the inspector or specialist follow-up.
Pick the next guide, handout, or assistant and keep moving one step at a time.
- Open the related guide.
- Review the sample report if helpful.
- Use the buyer assistant or FAQ if you still have questions.
Show buyers how to move from summary to priorities without panic.
Audience: Buyer | Duration: 4.2 minutes
Open the summary, explain safety versus maintenance, then show what to ask next.
Instruction transcript
How to Read the Report. Show buyers how to move from summary to priorities without panic. Open the summary, explain safety versus maintenance, then show what to ask next. Next step: Read instructions at https://smartstarthomeinspections.com/how-to-read-your-inspection-report/.
Give buyers a calm script for report follow-up questions.
Audience: Buyer | Duration: 2.4 minutes
Turn confusion into clear follow-up questions instead of panic or guesswork.
Instruction transcript
How to Ask Questions About Your Report. Teach plain-English questions about what was observed, what to know, and what follow-up is recommended. Turn confusion into clear follow-up questions instead of panic or guesswork. Next step: Read instructions at https://smartstarthomeinspections.com/ask-the-report-guide/.
A quick-start handout for what to do before, during, and after the inspection.
HTML-ready handout that summarizes the buyer education path.
Use this roadmap to keep the inspection process calm and organized from booking through the final decision.
Before the inspection
- Confirm the inspection time, access instructions, and who will attend.
- Gather any seller disclosures, repair invoices, and listing notes you already have.
- Write down your biggest concerns so you can compare them to the report later.
During the inspection
- Let the inspector work the property first, then save questions for the walkthrough.
- Focus on safety, water, structure, roof, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing concerns.
- Take note of major limitations so you know where follow-up may still be needed.
After the report arrives
- Read the summary first, then sort items into fix now, specialist review, and later maintenance.
- Use the buyer summary and repair request tools to prepare next conversations.
- Keep the full report and approved findings for contractor bids and move-in planning.
Next step: open the related buyer education page for a fuller walkthrough.
