Inspection intel, without the noise
Practical notes on reports, providers, and negotiation — released on a drip so each weekly email has something new.
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Inspection intel, provider notes, and buyer analysis — once a week.
When “further evaluation” is a real stop sign
Not every FE note is equal — how to tell scoping requirements from CYA language.
Service providers buyers actually need on speed dial
A short list of roles — beyond the listing agent — that reduce surprise after you go under contract.
Roof findings — repair, replace, or credit?
How to turn a roof section into a clean negotiation ask without over-rotating on age alone.
A buyer checklist for the 72 hours after inspection
Sequence the work so you don’t burn contingency days on the wrong phone calls.
Choosing a specialist after the general inspection
When to call a structural engineer, electrician, or roofer — and how to brief them so you get usable answers.
How to read severity without panic
A practical map from LOW / MODERATE / HIGH / CRITICAL to what you do next week vs. at closing.
Red flags that actually move a negotiation
Which inspection findings tend to matter for price, and which are noise dressed up as urgency.