Smart Start Home Inspections
What a Home Inspection Includes
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
Show the visible systems, what the inspector documents, and how the report organizes findings.
- Big systems
- Visible conditions
- Photos and report structure
- Questions to ask next
Walk through roof, exterior, structure, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, interior, attic, garage, and major appliances with plain-English expectations.
Transcript draft
What We Look At During an Inspection. Show the visible systems, what the inspector documents, and how the report organizes findings. Walk through roof, exterior, structure, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, interior, attic, garage, and major appliances with plain-English expectations. Next step: Read instructions at https://smartstarthomeinspections.com/what-a-home-inspection-includes/.
Buyer Guide
What a Home Inspection Includes
The inspection usually covers major systems and visible components such as roof, exterior, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interior, attic, and appliances when present.
The inspection usually covers major systems and visible components such as roof, exterior, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interior, attic, and appliances when present.
- Major systems are checked visually and functionally where safe and accessible.
- Photos and summary language help explain why a finding matters.
- Add-ons may cover needs outside the base scope.
Buyers need to know what is typically observed so they can read the report with the right frame.
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/.
Explain the main systems covered during a standard home inspection.
Audience: Buyer | Duration: 3.1 minutes
Walk through roof, exterior, structure, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, interior, attic, garage, and major appliances with plain-English expectations.
Instruction transcript
What We Look At During an Inspection. Show the visible systems, what the inspector documents, and how the report organizes findings. Walk through roof, exterior, structure, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, interior, attic, garage, and major appliances with plain-English expectations. Next step: Read instructions at https://smartstarthomeinspections.com/what-a-home-inspection-includes/.
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.
