01 / PHOTO & VIDEO GUIDE

Know what to capture.

Review all four categories and the walkthrough example before your appointment.

KNOW WHAT TO CAPTURE

Photography & video guide

Four areas to cover. One complete picture of the property.

Front elevation of a single-story home showing the entrance, windows, roofline, and front yard01

Exterior Photos

  • Front, rear & both sides
  • Yard, driveway & outbuildings

Exterior Photos

1 / 5 · Front elevation

Front elevation of a single-story home showing the entrance, windows, roofline, and front yard
Start with a centered view showing the full front elevation, entrance, roofline, and surrounding yard.

Illustrative sample supplied for this guide. It is not a photograph of an inspected property.

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  • Front of house
  • Rear of house
  • Both sides
  • Roof and gutters
  • Driveway, yard, and outbuildings
  • Visible exterior damage

Take a wide view first, then closer photos of visible damage. Photograph the roof from a safe, accessible location.

Wide living-room view showing seating, windows, flooring, and connected doorways02

Interior Photos

  • Every accessible room
  • Layout, condition & key details

Interior Photos

1 / 5 · Living room

Wide living-room view showing seating, windows, flooring, and connected doorways
Stand in a corner and show the complete room, including windows, flooring, ceiling, and how it connects to adjacent spaces.

Illustrative sample supplied for this guide. It is not a photograph of an inspected property.

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  • Living room
  • Kitchen and appliances
  • All bedrooms
  • All bathrooms
  • Basement and attic where accessible
  • Floors, ceilings, and walls
  • Visible damage or needed repairs

Use well-lit views showing how rooms connect. Include both an overall view and details of visible issues.

Basement furnace with ductwork, piping, venting, and condensate line visible03

Mechanical Systems

  • HVAC, electrical & plumbing
  • Equipment context & condition

Mechanical Systems

1 / 11 · Furnace and ductwork

Basement furnace with supply and return ductwork, gas piping, venting, and condensate line visible
Show the furnace in context with its ductwork, venting, fuel connection, condensate routing, and surrounding access.

Illustrative sample supplied for this guide. It is not a photograph of an inspected property.

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  • HVAC equipment
  • Furnace and air conditioning
  • Water heater
  • Electrical panel and meter where safely accessible
  • Visible plumbing and shutoffs
  • Equipment labels and visible condition

Include readable labels when accessible. Do not open electrical equipment or remove covers to obtain a photo.

Wide property view showing a brick bungalow, driveway, front yard, landscaping, trees, and detached shed04

Property Condition

  • Overall property condition
  • Damage, moisture & repairs

Property Condition

1 / 4 · Overall exterior

Wide property view showing the home, front yard, walkway, trees, and surrounding site
Begin with a wide property view that shows the structure, site, access, and overall exterior condition in context.

Illustrative sample supplied for this guide. It is not a photograph of an inspected property.

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  • Water damage
  • Foundation cracks
  • Roof leaks
  • Mold-like staining
  • Fire damage
  • Structural concerns
  • Unfinished renovations

Show the issue in context, then capture a closer view. Describe what is visible rather than diagnosing its cause.

These examples show framing and coverage, not actual inspected properties or verified equipment installations.

LET THE LAYOUT TELL THE STORY

Property walkthrough video

Record the home’s layout, overall condition, and visible issues. Move slowly and include every accessible room.

FULL PROPERTY WALKTHROUGH SAMPLE

A complete property walkthrough example showing the pacing, camera movement, and room-to-room coverage expected for a Home Offer 365 visit.

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Capture with care. Stay in safe, accessible areas. Report anything you cannot access. Document visible conditions without diagnosing them.

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