Delivering Reports
How to generate and deliver professional inspection reports to your clients.
Delivering Reports
Once you've completed an inspection, Hometrace helps you deliver professional reports to your clients. This guide covers the delivery process.
Completing an Inspection
Before delivering a report, ensure your inspection is complete:
- All areas have been documented
- Photos are attached to the appropriate items
- Notes and observations are recorded
- You've reviewed the findings
Report Generation
When you complete an inspection, Hometrace compiles your data into a professional report including:
- Property details and inspection date
- Findings organized by area
- Photos with descriptions
- Your notes and observations
- Inspector information
Delivering to Clients
Inviting Clients
From the inspection details, you can invite clients to view their report:
- Open the completed inspection
- Click to invite the client
- Enter the client's email address
- The client receives an email with access to their report
Client Access
When clients receive their invitation:
- They click the link in the email
- Create an account or sign in
- View their inspection report online
Payment Integration
If you have payment settings configured:
- Reports can be locked until payment is received
- Clients see the payment requirement when accessing their report
- After payment, full report access is granted
Report Contents
The delivered report includes:
Property Information
- Address and property details
- Inspection date
- Inspector name and contact information
Inspection Findings
- Area-by-area documentation
- Appliance and system details
- Photos with captions
- Your professional observations
Tips for Professional Delivery
Timing
Deliver reports promptly—ideally within 24 hours of the inspection.
Communication
Follow up to ensure clients received the report and can access it.
Availability
Be prepared to answer questions about your findings.
Troubleshooting
Client Can't Access Report
If a client reports access issues:
- Verify their email address is correct
- Ask them to check spam/junk folders
- Resend the invitation if needed
- Contact support for persistent issues
Report Not Generating
If you encounter issues generating reports:
- Ensure the inspection is marked complete
- Check that all required fields are filled
- Verify photos have finished uploading
- Contact support if the issue persists
Getting Help
Questions about report delivery? Contact support at support@hometrace.co.