Smart Start Home Inspections
First 30 Days After Buying
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.
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Turn the report into a seasonal maintenance plan after move-in.
- Walk through first-30-day priorities, seasonal tasks, and the 11-month warranty checkpoint
Walk through first-30-day priorities, seasonal tasks, and the 11-month warranty checkpoint.
Transcript draft
First Year Maintenance Plan. Turn the report into a seasonal maintenance plan after move-in. Walk through first-30-day priorities, seasonal tasks, and the 11-month warranty checkpoint. Next step: Read instructions at https://smartstarthomeinspections.com/home-maintenance-center/.
Buyer Guide
First 30 Days After Buying
The first month in the home is the best time to handle urgent safety fixes, confirm utilities and shutoffs, and set up a simple maintenance rhythm.
The first month in the home is the best time to handle urgent safety fixes, confirm utilities and shutoffs, and set up a simple maintenance rhythm.
- Handle safety and active leak items first.
- Label shutoffs, panels, filters, and service records.
- Create a calendar for the next few months.
A new owner can quickly lose track of inspection items after closing unless the first month is structured.
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/.
Turn the report into a seasonal maintenance plan after move-in.
Audience: Homeowner | Duration: 4.0 minutes
Walk through first-30-day priorities, seasonal tasks, and the 11-month warranty checkpoint.
Instruction transcript
First Year Maintenance Plan. Turn the report into a seasonal maintenance plan after move-in. Walk through first-30-day priorities, seasonal tasks, and the 11-month warranty checkpoint. Next step: Read instructions at https://smartstarthomeinspections.com/home-maintenance-center/.
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.
