Smart Start Home Inspections
What Is a Home Inspection?
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
Explain the inspection in simple terms before the report arrives.
- Walk through what the inspection is, what it covers, what it does not cover, and what to do after the inspector leaves
Walk through what the inspection is, what it covers, what it does not cover, and what to do after the inspector leaves.
Transcript draft
What the Inspection Covers. Explain the inspection in simple terms before the report arrives. Walk through what the inspection is, what it covers, what it does not cover, and what to do after the inspector leaves. Next step: Read instructions at https://smartstarthomeinspections.com/what-is-a-home-inspection/.
Buyer Guide
What Is a Home Inspection?
A home inspection is a visual, non-invasive review of visible and readily accessible conditions at the time of the inspection.
A home inspection is a visual, non-invasive review of visible and readily accessible conditions at the time of the inspection.
- It helps you understand observed conditions and likely next questions.
- It does not open walls, predict the future, or guarantee every hidden issue is found.
- It supports decisions with observations, photos, and recommendations.
This page sets expectations early so buyers know what the inspection is designed to do and what it cannot promise.
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 inspection in simple terms before the report arrives.
Audience: Buyer | Duration: 3.5 minutes
Walk through what the inspection is, what it covers, what it does not cover, and what to do after the inspector leaves.
Instruction transcript
What the Inspection Covers. Explain the inspection in simple terms before the report arrives. Walk through what the inspection is, what it covers, what it does not cover, and what to do after the inspector leaves. Next step: Read instructions at https://smartstarthomeinspections.com/what-is-a-home-inspection/.
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.
