Buy with confidence
"What am I getting myself into?"
Technical support for buying a resale home
Tell me which home you're consideringBefore you sign, someone who knows construction looks at it with you
When you buy a used car, you take it to a mechanic before paying. When you buy a home — the biggest financial decision of your life — almost nobody has it inspected. You go with the estate agent, who works for the seller, and a notary who reviews paperwork, not walls.
This can be hired, just like taking the car to the garage: I go with you to see the home before you decide. I check cracks, damp, installations, orientation, and whether the renovation you're picturing is realistic or a money pit. I explain, in plain language, what the home actually has — and what that "great price" might be hiding.
At the end you get a number: what's reasonable to offer once you account for what needs fixing, plus a renovation estimate. I won't tell you "buy it" or "don't buy it" — I give you the missing information so you can decide calmly instead of anxiously.
Technical layer: What the technical support covers
Pre-purchase technical inspection visit: visual review of the building envelope, structure, visible installations, damp and apparent pathologies, using the same orientative criteria as a pathology report (it does not replace a formal Technical Building Inspection where one is legally required).
Basic planning-law review: use, age, and any elements outside current zoning or affected by a visible municipal file.
Renovation cost estimate broken down by category (masonry, installations, carpentry, finishes), with an orientative price range based on the scope found.
Final report with photographs, observations numbered by severity and urgency, and a price-negotiation recommendation where relevant.
How it works
- 01
Tell me about the home
You send me the listing and whatever you already know: photos, the ad, specific doubts.
- 02
Joint visit
We visit the home together (or I go alone if you prefer) with camera and laser measure; you can ask anything on the spot.
- 03
Report in plain language
You get the report in 24-48h, with photos, what's fine, what isn't, and a renovation estimate.
- 04
Wrap-up call
We close with a 15-20 minute call where I walk you through the report and answer questions before you decide.
What you receive
A sample report (anonymized) is available on request. The final report includes photos, numbered observations and a renovation estimate by category.
How long it takes
45-60 minute visit; report within 24-48 business hours.
How much it costs
The price depends on the scope of your case and the property or plot. I'll send you a closed quote before starting, no surprises or small print.