Property Intelligence for First-Time Buyers

Before you make an offer, know what to ask.

Understand the public record behind a home, then bring better questions to your agent, inspector, seller, and other professionals.

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A look beyond the listing

A home can look ready. Its story may need a closer look.

Buying your first home means making a major decision while learning a process that may be entirely new. A listing can show you the kitchen, the yard, and the asking price. It may not answer every question you want to bring into the conversation.

Stratigence Property Intelligence™ organizes publicly available records and historical context into a clear report, so you can focus on what deserves a closer look.

Useful at the moments that matter

Move forward with better questions.

  1. 01

    Before you make an offer

    Bring sharper questions to your agent and the seller while there is still time to investigate.

  2. 02

    Before the inspection

    Give your inspector useful areas of context to consider during their professional evaluation.

  3. 03

    Before closing

    Know which records, repairs, permits, or warranties may be worth confirming with the right professionals.

A practical place to start

Start with the Property Snapshot.

The Basic Property Intelligence Report is built for buyers who want a clear foundation before their next conversation. It brings the property record, sale and listing history, assessment information, basic permit history, and practical questions into one organized report.

See what the Basic Report includes →
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Research supports the right advice

We research. You verify.

A Property Intelligence Report is an informational research service. It is designed to complement, not replace, the professional work of your real-estate agent, inspector, title company, attorney, lender, appraiser, or contractor.

That distinction matters. The report helps you prepare. The right professionals help you validate important details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions first-time buyers ask.

Does this replace a home inspection?

No. A home inspector evaluates the physical condition of a property. A Property Intelligence Report organizes available property information into questions and context that can help you prepare for that inspection and other professional conversations.

What can the report help me investigate?

Depending on the package and information available, your report may cover property and sale history, tax and assessment information, permit activity, recorded improvements, and questions to raise with the seller or qualified professionals.

When should I order a report?

The report is especially useful when you are seriously considering a property and want more context before an offer, inspection, or closing decision.

What if public records are incomplete?

Public records can be incomplete, outdated, inconsistent, or unavailable. The report helps identify information that may be worth validating, rather than treating every record as a confirmed fact.

Know the property before you buy

Give yourself a clearer place to start.

Choose the level of research that fits the home you are considering.

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