This is your home. Protect your investment: attend every inspection, ask every question and request receipts for every repair. Check items off as you go. Your progress saves on this device.
Always attend the inspection in person and walk through with the inspector
Ask for repair receipts on any work the seller claims was done
Take photos and videos of anything flagged by the inspector
Ask the inspector to explain findings in plain language
Review the full written report within 24 hours of the inspection
Ask follow-up questions. No question is too small; it's your home
Consider specialty inspections for roofs, septic, HVAC and piers
Don't skip the inspection to make your offer more competitive. Protect yourself
🏠Exterior & Structural🏗️Roof & Attic🚿Plumbing⚡Electrical🌡️HVAC: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning🛋️Interior & Structure🍳Kitchen & Bathrooms💧Septic System & Sewer (Critical for Grand Lake Area Properties)⚓Waterfront & Lake-Specific Items (Grand Lake Area)📋After the Inspection: What to Do Next
Keep everything in one safe place
Create a home inspection folder
Full home inspection report (PDF)
All photos and videos from the inspection
All repair receipts from the seller
Seller's property disclosure statement
Specialty inspection reports (roof, septic, etc.)
Contractor estimates for repair items
Any written repair requests to the seller
Re-inspection or proof-of-completion documents
Appliance manuals and warranty cards
Service records for HVAC, water heater and roof
Tip: Save a digital copy in Google Drive or iCloud so it never gets lost. This folder protects you now and is invaluable if you ever sell.
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My inspection notes
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This checklist is a buyer's guide and does not replace a licensed home inspector's written report. Always hire a certified inspector. Oklahoma home inspectors are licensed through the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.
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