Resources for Realtors
Your buyer's questions, answered before you leave the listing.
Your buyer is going to ask questions about every house you tour together. This library helps you have real answers — not guesses.
Every guide is written by a TREC-licensed inspector using the TREC Standards of Practice. So when your buyer asks "what's going to go wrong with this 1980s house in Garden Ridge?" you have a 60-second answer ready.
Bookmark this page. Use it at listings. Send specific guides to your buyers when offers go in.
By Era — Know what to expect before you walk in
Every decade has its own failure modes, "modern veneers" hiding old systems, and material gotchas. Tap any era for the structural, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC issues your buyer is likely to find — plus the ancillary services worth recommending.
Inspecting a Pre-1950 Home?
Homes built before 1950 are a different inspection conversation. Every system is either original or has been retrofitted in multiple generations, and the findings vary too widely by property to capture in a single guide. Lead paint, knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized supply, cast iron drains, and original framing patterns are all in play — but which ones, and how severe, depends entirely on the individual home.
If you're working a pre-1950 listing, give Property Pulse a call before the inspection. We'll walk through what to expect for that specific property, what ancillary services to consider, and where to set your buyer's expectations.
Call or text: (830) 800-0440
New Construction — Three-phase inspections that protect your buyer
Builder warranties are not a substitute for an independent inspector. These three phases catch problems before they're hidden by concrete, drywall, or finishes.
The 11-Month Warranty Inspection — Your buyer's last shot at builder accountability
The 11-Month Warranty Inspection
Most Texas builders provide a one-year "bumper-to-bumper" workmanship warranty. The 11-month inspection is the final window to compel the builder to fix settlement cracks, system failures, and latent defects on their dime — not your buyer's.
This is one of the highest-ROI inspections a homeowner can buy. If you have past clients approaching their one-year anniversary, this is a deliverable you can offer them — and a great reason to stay in touch.
When you need an inspection
I'm based in New Braunfels and cover the I-35 corridor from San Antonio to South Austin. Same-day scheduling when available, same-day report delivery on every inspection, drone- and thermal-equipped, and I walk every report with your buyer on-site or by phone.
Call or text: (830) 800-0440
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Mike McCown · TREC #26408 · InterNACHI CPI · CCPIA Certified