Condo
What are you buying into?
Association fees, assessments, reserves, insurance, restrictions, major building considerations and what the monthly fee actually covers can all affect the decision.
Property Intelligence
Every property tells you something.
The important part is knowing what to look for.
A listing gives you bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage and features. We help you look beyond the listing at the questions that may matter after closing, based on the property you are actually considering.
Different Property. Different Questions.
There is no one checklist for every home.
A condo buyer should not be evaluating the same things as a waterfront buyer. A first-time buyer may have different priorities than an investor. Property Intelligence simply means looking at the property in context before making a major decision.
Single-Family Home
Look beyond the fresh paint.
Roof, A/C, plumbing, electrical, permits, flood considerations, neighborhood and expected ownership costs can matter long after the showing is over.
Waterfront
The backyard can change the purchase.
Canal route, bridges, seawall, dock, lift, water depth and boat compatibility may be just as important as the house itself.
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The intended use matters.
Rental restrictions, operating considerations, location, condition and the buyer's goals can change whether a property makes sense for that particular plan.
How We Use It
We help identify the questions worth asking.
We use available property information, public records when appropriate, local knowledge and our own observations to help put a property into context.
When something needs an inspector, contractor, engineer, lender, attorney, CPA, insurance professional or another qualified specialist, that is where the appropriate professional belongs. Property Intelligence is not a substitute for professional inspections, appraisals, legal advice, tax advice or engineering opinions.
Our role is to help you notice what deserves a closer look and make sure important questions do not get lost between the listing photos and the contract.
The Question At The End
Does this property actually make sense for you?
FitDoes it work for the way you actually plan to live?
OwnershipDoes the cost still feel comfortable after taxes, insurance, fees, maintenance and known work?
Hard-to-changeLocation, lot, association rules, rear exposure and waterfront access deserve more weight than finishes you can replace.
The dealSometimes the answer is yes. Sometimes it works at different terms or price. Sometimes the right answer is to keep looking.
The goal is not to talk you into a property. It is to help you understand the decision you are making.
See It In Practice
What does a Property Intelligence Report look like?
The information changes with the property. The example shows how observations and available property information can be organized into something easier to use when making a decision.
Have A Property In Mind?
Send Christina the address.
You do not need to know all the questions yet. Send the property address or MLS number and tell us what caught your attention. Christina can help identify the points worth looking at more closely.
Considering A Property?
Let's look at the whole picture.
First condo, family home, investment property or waterfront home — start with the property and the decision you are trying to make.