From Inspection Report to Home Intelligence: Your First 90 Days After Closing

You survived the inspection. You negotiated repairs. You closed. Now you're holding the keys — and a 40-page inspection report that most homeowners file away and never look at again. That report is actually the most valuable document you own for the next 5 years. It tells you exactly what will need attention, when, and roughly how much it will cost. This guide shows you how to turn your inspection findings into an actionable home management plan in the first 90 days of ownership.

Your inspection report is a snapshot of every major system in your home at the time of purchase. It documents:

Most homeowners lose track of these findings within months. The result: surprise failures, emergency repairs at premium prices, and deferred maintenance that compounds into major costs.