SMART RENOVATORS ACADEMY
Open Home Inspection

Know what to look for before you buy or renovate.

Walking through an open home only takes 20 to 30 minutes. But knowing what to look for can save you thousands. This tool gives you the same eyes a builder uses when they walk a property.

USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH YOUR COURSE

This checklist works alongside your Smart Renovators Academy course content — not as a standalone resource. Review the relevant module videos before and after each inspection to get the most out of what you find on site.

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How to use this checklist
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Fill in the property details on the next screen including your email address so you can send yourself the results.
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Work through each section in order. Tap each item to mark it OK (green) or FLAG (orange). Unmarked items stay grey.
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Add notes at the bottom of each section. Be specific: location, what you saw, and why it concerned you.
04
Take two photos of every flagged item: one close-up of the issue and one wide shot showing where in the room it is. Label your photos with the room code before you move on.
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When you finish, go to the Summary screen. Email it to yourself and print or save as PDF for your records.
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Your role on site is observation, not diagnosis. Flag it and get a licensed building inspector to assess before you commit.
ROB'S TIP

Most problems in a property are visible when you know what to look for. A building inspector's report costs $600 or more to confirm what a trained eye can spot in 30 minutes. Use this checklist every time — on every property you consider buying or renovating.

Room Codes Used in This Checklist
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Open Home Inspection
Property Details
ROB'S TIP

Before you step inside, walk the full perimeter first. Most homeowners head straight for the front door. A builder walks around the outside first — always.

SMART RENOVATORS ACADEMY
Open Home Inspection