An on-site condition review records the visible condition of agreed parts of a property with dated observations and photo or video evidence. It is useful for buyers who cannot visit themselves. Structural, electrical, soil, and other technical conclusions require the appropriate specialist and must be separately scoped.
Who is this review for?
Remote house and condo buyers who cannot inspect the property themselves.
Use the review to investigate a question that could affect your next purchase step. Tell us your intended use and timeline when the service is available so the scope can be matched to the property.
Questions the review is designed to answer
- Which rooms, exterior areas, and utilities can be accessed?
- What visible concerns need closer attention or specialist testing?
- Do the observed finishes match what the seller described?
- What could not be checked because of access, weather, occupancy, or scope?
Some questions may stay open until another record, visit, or specialist assessment is completed. The report should show that plainly.
What will be reviewed?
- Visible condition and finishings
- Utility and access observations
- Photo evidence and specialist referrals
These are the planned work areas. Before an engagement, the written scope will identify the included checks, exclusions, inputs, responsible reviewers, and deliverable.
How the review will work
- 01
Agree the inspection scope
Identify the areas, observations, evidence format, access arrangements, and any specialist work included.
- 02
Record the accessible areas
Capture dated observations and relevant visual evidence. Label areas that were inaccessible or not examined.
- 03
Separate observation from diagnosis
Describe what was visible. Refer possible causes or technical implications to the appropriate specialist.
- 04
Prepare a follow-up list
List questions for the seller, repair-document requests, and specialist assessments that remain necessary.
A question this review could help investigate
The situation
A video shows a dark patch on a ceiling, but the seller describes it as an old cosmetic issue.
The review
A scoped visit could record the patch, ask for repair history, and identify whether a qualified specialist should investigate. A photo alone would not establish its cause.
What the buyer learns
The buyer receives the observed condition, the seller’s explanation as a separate statement, and the next check needed to resolve the question.
Documents and information to prepare
Listing and current photos
Show what has been advertised and what you want the visit to cover.
Seller or access contact
Allow the visit to be scheduled with permission and realistic access conditions.
Known repairs or maintenance records
Help identify areas where additional questions or specialist checks may be needed.
Your concern list
Turn broad worries into specific requests, such as a visible stain, a utility issue, or unfinished work.
You do not need these documents to join the waitlist. At this stage, share only an optional public listing link. Confidential files belong in an agreed secure channel after the service and scope are confirmed.
What you will receive
An observation log and visual evidence, with limitations and recommended technical follow-up.
The deliverable should identify the property, the scope, the evidence references and dates, the responsible reviewers, and remaining questions. You should be able to tell whether a statement is a recorded fact, a seller explanation, a professional conclusion, or an unknown.
See the illustrative report formatWhat is outside the scope?
Visible observations do not replace structural, electrical, geotechnical, or other specialist testing. Access and scope must be agreed first.
- Destructive testing or opening concealed areas unless separately agreed.
- Structural safety certification or diagnosis by an unqualified observer.
- A guarantee that every defect has been found.
Record availability, property access, missing inputs, and the need for specialist work can affect timing. The turnaround and professional responsibilities will be confirmed before an engagement.
Common buyer questions
Does an on-site review include a structural inspection?
Only when qualified structural work is expressly included in the agreed scope. A general visual review and an engineering assessment are different services.
Will I receive photos or video?
The planned deliverable includes agreed visual evidence and an observation log. The format, areas covered, and access limits will be confirmed before the visit.
Can an inspection be completed without seller access?
An interior review requires authorized access. Limited access may reduce the scope, postpone the visit, or leave parts of the property unexamined.