Congrats on getting that first HI done. Save a copy of it and look at 2 years from now and feel the horror like we all have.

That feeling of not feeling fluid will last some time.

Take your time, and do your job.

Personally, I don't use a check list.

When I arrive, I inspect the outside of the structure looking for any defects such as movement, decay, improper grading, windows, doors, exterior spigots, decks, porches, gas meter location, sewer line and water meter clean outs, WDI's, ....

The roof I do last just right before the sprinkler system.

When I move indoors, I start right in the kitchen and check it out.

After that I move to the closest to the front door and I start checking from room to room in a counter-clockwise manner. I take my notes, and I separate them out. Therefore all notes say for windows throughout the home go on the same page, just as all electrical, doors......

When I'm done on the exterior I should finish up back at the front door and covered all accessible areas. From there I inspect the garage, service equipment, WH, and the attic space.

Then the roof and lastly the sprinkler.

Grab the check, talk to the buyer awhile, and off to the next adventure.

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Rick Hurst_Home Works Inspection Co_Rockwall TX
In the words of Mike Tyson.... "Everyone has a plan until they get hit inda mouf"