Keep them coming. Everyone seems to have lots of good advice.

I do use checklist forms (for each type of room, etc).
I do take control of the situation - without being rude or obnoxious.
As far as the small stuff - this is where we differ on opinions. I believe my client is paying me to inspect and give them the facts about the home. Personally, the small stuff bothers me and when people start seeing small stuff that wasnt addressed in the inspection report they question the rest of the inspection. Some of my peers have told me the majority of calls they get from their clients are asking them why they didnt write down the problem with ___
(you fill in the blank).

TREC SOPS are the minimum. I believe we should go above and beyond the minimum (without getting to anal).