Property Playbooks

What should I do this week?

Use these playbooks when the real problem is not the number yet. It is the mistake, missing item, paperwork gap, quote pressure, or next call.

Plain English

What do I do this week?

A playbook puts the steps in order when you are not ready for a calculator yet.

Start here: Pick the situation that sounds most like yours, then open the first linked tool.

Quote: The price and work list someone gave you.
Scope: What is included and what is not included.
Proof: Photos, receipts, readings, reports, and notes.
Deductible: The money you may pay before insurance helps.
Cleanup: Stop, dry, remove, clean, or make safe.
Rebuild: Put the home back together: walls, floors, cabinets, paint, and fixtures.

Playbook

Roof leak after a storm

Water appeared, shingles lifted, hail hit, wind damaged the roof, or a contractor says the roof should be replaced.

Playbook

Water in the house

A leak, overflow, wet ceiling, wet flooring, appliance leak, pipe burst, roof leak, or HVAC drain problem created water damage.

Playbook

Mold quote looks scary

A remediation quote, visible mold, musty smell, post-leak concern, or sale/inspection issue creates pressure to sign.

Playbook

Sewer backup

Toilet, tub, basement, floor drain, sump, sewer, or drain backup sends contaminated water into the property.

Playbook

Fire or smoke damage

A small fire, kitchen fire, smoke spread, soot, odor, contents loss, or firefighting water creates a restoration decision.

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AC dead in the heat

The AC is silent, humming, blowing warm air, icing, tripping, or a technician says replacement is needed.

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Contractor bid looks too cheap

One quote is far below the others, or a contractor gives a one-line price with little detail.

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Selling a home that needs repairs

You are preparing to list and the house has visible repairs, dated finishes, inspection risk, or system issues.

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Offer has concessions

An offer includes credits, repair requests, seller-paid closing costs, rate buydown, commission terms, or timing tradeoffs.

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Cash to close jumped

The lender disclosure, title estimate, or closing statement shows more cash needed than expected.