A relationship agents & their clients can call on
Property &
Transaction Consulting
When you’re not sure who to call, call TCIS.
TCIS helps real estate agents and their clients understand inspection reports, work through repair questions, and make sense of property concerns. A conversation provides a starting point, a clearer understanding, and a practical next step.
Better Understanding Creates Better Deals.
Inspection report review
A second look. A clearer understanding.
We regularly help realtors representing buyers review an inspection report already provided by a seller. We can review reports from other inspection companies and explain what is thorough, what is documented, and where important questions remain.
The purpose is to give the client a clear picture of the property. Sometimes a report is thorough and fair, with only a few details to gather. Other times, limited coverage or an unclear finding deserves more attention.
A missing system age
The report may describe a water heater or furnace without identifying its age. Gathering that information helps the client consider expected service life and plan for replacement. The rest of the report may be very thorough.
An unclear electrical evaluation
If a report does not explain the electrical panel evaluation, we help identify what was inspected, what access or scope was limited, and which questions still need to be answered.
A seller’s report can be thorough and useful. When coverage is superficial or important details have been glossed over, we help you identify where a closer look would add clarity.
Transaction support
When the reports don’t tell the same story.
Conflicting inspection findings can create uncertainty, especially when a substantial repair or credit request follows. TCIS can perform a detailed, line-by-line comparison of the reports and photographs to understand the discrepancies.
- Compare the reported conditions and supporting photographs.
- Account for repairs completed between inspections.
- Identify deficient or safety findings that need additional documentation.
- Separate a supported concern from a statement that goes beyond the evidence.
If we missed something, we want to know. If a finding has been overstated, we want the documentation to make that clear. The goal is a fair assessment that helps everyone understand the actual condition.
A real transaction example
$50,000+
The buyer’s requested credit
A large request deserved a careful review.
After a TCIS listing inspection, the seller completed repairs and we returned to evaluate the work. A later buyer’s inspection led to a credit request exceeding $50,000 and questions about the earlier findings.
We compared the reports line by line, relying largely on the other inspector’s report and photographs. Several findings were overstated or lacked supporting documentation. When additional evidence was requested, none was provided, and the other inspector acknowledged that findings had been overstated.
The review gave the realtor and seller a documented basis to explain the discrepancies to the other side.
Repair proposals & scope
Understand why the prices are different.
Two termite reports or repair proposals can carry very different prices because they include different work. We compare them side by side to identify what is included, what is excluded, and where the scopes differ.
That review helps you understand whether you are comparing the same work and which questions should be answered before choosing a proposal.
Practical problem solving
Sometimes the first step is a photo.
A texted picture, an emailed report, or a phone or video conversation can give us a starting point. We help work through what you’re seeing, ask the questions that matter, and determine whether the next step is a straightforward repair, more information, or an on-site evaluation.
Surface growth or a moisture concern?
A mark on drywall can raise immediate concern about mold. In a troubleshooting conversation, we may discuss a small surface scrape to look at the material beneath the visible growth. A clean underlying surface may suggest a surface condition; yellowing, staining, or discoloration gives us a reason to investigate possible moisture more closely. We then discuss the source of the condition, treatment, and whether further evaluation is needed.
Does that stucco crack mean foundation trouble?
A horizontal crack near the base of a stucco wall can look alarming. In many cases we see, it occurs where stucco spans the transition between the wood framing and concrete foundation. That can be a cosmetic condition, with sealing and moisture protection as the primary concerns. We help assess whether the location and other visible conditions fit that explanation or call for a closer look.
Construction & renovation questions
Ask before you commit to the work.
Renovation consulting is part of what we do. We also enjoy helping people work through the everyday construction questions that come with buying, selling, or owning a property. We help you frame the question, understand the practical considerations, and identify what needs to be checked.
- “Is this wall load-bearing?”
- “Could we move this wall and change the layout?”
- “Roughly what should it cost to replace this bathtub?”
- “Who should I call about this property concern?”
When you want a formal written plan
Executive Advisory Summary
Our Seller’s Advisory and Buyer’s Advisory organize inspection findings, repair priorities, cost considerations, and next steps into a formal report. This is a separate paid service for clients who want that information brought together in writing.
Start with a conversation
You don’t need to have it figured out.
“If you have a construction or property question and you’re not sure who to call, call me. We’ll work through it together, figure out what matters, and find the next step.”
Monty Tincher · TCIS
Consultation comes with the relationship.
Routine report review and property conversations are part of the relationship we have with our realtors and clients. Those conversations and routine reviews are complimentary.
Physical inspections and formal written reports have a fee. If that is what your question requires, we’ll explain the service and its fee before moving forward.
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