Home-Wise Estimations plays a critical role in the real estate process by filling a crucial gap left by home inspectors, who are typically prohibited (legally and ethically) from providing cost estimates for repairs noted in a home inspection report. Here’s why Home-Wise Estimations is so important:

1. Home Inspectors Can’t Provide Repair Costs

• Standards of Practice (set by organizations like ASHI, InterNACHI, or state laws) prevent inspectors from estimating costs due to:

  • Liability concerns

  • Lack of specialized contractor knowledge

  • Avoiding conflicts of interest (they aren’t supposed to refer or promote specific repair services)

2. Real Estate Deals Depend on Accurate Repair Estimates

• Buyers and sellers need to understand the potential cost of repairs in order to:

  • Negotiate the final sale price

  • Decide whether to request repairs or credits

  • Budget for upcoming maintenance or upgrades

3. Home-Wise Estimations Provides a Neutral, Professional Solution

• Offers third-party cost breakdowns based on national/local averages, specific to the issues flagged in the inspection report.

• Helps agents, buyers, and sellers make informed decisions without waiting on contractors, which can delay transactions.

4. Speed and Convenience

• Real estate timelines are fast-paced.

• Home-Wise Estimations can quickly generate realistic repair cost estimates that help keep deals on track.

5. Reduces Disputes and Builds Trust

• Having a standardized, unbiased estimate reduces friction between buyers and sellers over repair costs.

• It gives agents and clients confidence that numbers are grounded in market data—not speculation.