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Explore a filled example of a buyer’s walkthrough record, then download the blank template for a viewing. The entries are fictional teaching examples, not a customer case study, a professional inspection or an export from the House Inspector app.
Illustrative example
Buyer walkthrough record
Fictional entries for learning the format. No actual property, customer outcome or app-generated report is represented.
- Property
- Demonstration only
- Scope
- Visible observations; no equipment testing
OBS-01
Living room ceiling, near the rear wall
- Observed
- Brown staining is visible on the painted ceiling.
- Evidence to capture
- Suggested photos: one view showing the whole ceiling and one close-up of the stain. No property photos are supplied in this fictional example.
- Still unknown
- Whether moisture is active, its source and any concealed damage remain unknown.
- Question to ask
- When did the stain appear, has it changed after rain or plumbing use, and are there repair records?
- Next action
- Ask the home inspector to evaluate the accessible area and identify any specialist follow-up before deciding on repair scope.
- Repair budget
- Unpriced — establish the cause and scope before obtaining an estimate.
OBS-02
Rear corner of the house, at ground level
- Observed
- The downspout ends beside the exterior wall; staining is visible near the outlet.
- Evidence to capture
- Suggested photos: the outlet and a wider ground-level view showing where water could travel.
- Still unknown
- The record does not establish drainage performance in rain or whether water reaches the interior.
- Question to ask
- Where is roof water intended to discharge, and has water entered this part of the house?
- Next action
- Ask the inspector to review visible drainage arrangements and advise on appropriate evaluation of any related moisture concern.
- Repair budget
- Unpriced — a surface drainage change and concealed water damage would be different scopes.
OBS-03
Second bedroom door
- Observed
- The door rubs its frame when opened normally. No force was applied.
- Evidence to capture
- Suggested photos: the entire opening and the visible contact point.
- Still unknown
- The note does not establish whether hardware, seasonal movement or another condition is responsible.
- Question to ask
- Is this recent, does it vary with the season, and are other openings affected?
- Next action
- Point out the opening to the inspector along with any related observations. Follow their recommendation if specialist assessment is needed.
- Repair budget
- Unpriced — determine the appropriate work before pricing a repair.
How to write a useful observation
Keep the visible fact separate from an explanation. “Brown staining below the upstairs bathroom” records an observation. “The bathtub is leaking” claims a cause that the photograph alone has not established.
Give each entry a location and a photo reference. Include one wider view for context and one closer view for detail. Retain the original images so the person reviewing the concern can see what was actually captured.
How to use this record with an inspector
- Send the unresolved questions ahead of the appointment so the inspector understands what caught your attention.
- Ask the inspector to identify anything that requires a specialist or could not be accessed.
- Add written findings and quotes to the record later; keep them distinct from your initial notes.
- Keep addresses, images and seller documents private when sharing examples publicly.
What this example does not demonstrate
This website example illustrates note-taking fields only. It does not verify the app’s output format, detection accuracy or repair-cost estimates. A real anonymized app export and permission to publish it are needed to demonstrate those claims.
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