Real estate and construction documents
Inspection reports, appraisals, HOA documents, mortgage papers and construction documents spread key terms across many pages. These guides explain what each usually contains, what to ask Search+ about it, and how to check the cited text. Search+ helps you read them; it is not legal, financial or inspection advice.
24 guides across 7 document types
Appraisal reports
- Appraisal reportsUnderstand how an appraiser reached the value on your property
- Compare appraisal reportsCompare two appraisals and see exactly where they part ways
- Comparable salesCheck the comparable sales your appraisal is built on
- Valuation approachSee which valuation approach drove your appraisal
Building codes
- Building codesFind the building code section that answers your question
Construction documents
- Construction documentsFind answers in a construction project manual without paging through it
- Change order proceduresFind the change order rules before the next scope change
- Schedule milestonesPin down the dates your construction contract holds you to
- SpecificationsSearch construction specifications for the requirement you need
HOA documents
- HOA documentsKnow what your HOA documents allow before you buy or build
- Fees and assessmentsFind out what your HOA can charge and when
- Pet rulesCheck your HOA's pet rules before you move in with a pet
- Rental restrictionsFind out whether your HOA lets you rent your home
Inspection reports
- Inspection reportsGet through a long home inspection report one question at a time
- Compare inspection reportsCompare inspection reports and see where the findings differ
- Deferred maintenanceFind the upkeep the last owner put off
- Recommended repairsList the repairs your inspector recommends, with the wording behind each
- Safety issuesFind every safety issue your inspector flagged
Mortgage documents
- Mortgage documentsUnderstand your mortgage paperwork before you sign at closing
- Compare mortgage documentsCompare mortgage offers and disclosures without lining them up by hand
- Closing costsFind every closing cost in your mortgage paperwork
- Interest rate termsRead how your mortgage rate works and when it can change
- Prepayment penaltyFind out whether paying off your mortgage early costs extra
Title reports
- Title reportsRead a title report item by item before closing
Questions
Can Search+ read a scanned inspection report?
Yes. Scanned reports are read with OCR, and the answer cites the passages it used, so check faint or handwritten notes against the original.
Can I compare two appraisals?
Yes. Put both in one workspace and ask about a specific difference, such as the comparables used; the answer cites each report.
Is this financial or legal advice?
No. Search+ helps you find and read the terms in your documents. Take decisions to your lender, lawyer or inspector.
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