More confidence before you make an offer.
HomeDecode helps you identify potential issues, understand a home's condition, spot signs of poor-quality renovations, and estimate repair costs during your first walk-through. Most buyers don't know what to look for—or what repairs may cost—until after they move in.
Four simple steps from walking in the door to understanding the real cost of the home.
Follow guided prompts for roof, HVAC, foundation, plumbing, and more. No experience needed.
Add photos, answer guided questions, and include notes as you walk through the home. AI-assisted observations help you spot visible concerns, understand condition, and estimate repair costs.
Get a quick total repair range based on the key areas you scanned — helpful for spotting potential costs, but not broken down by specific areas.
Unlock estimated repair costs by area across the home, repair timelines, priority rankings, and additional areas to scan to refine your estimate. If you buy the home, your Pro report becomes an organized homeowner plan with repair timelines, upkeep tracking, and ongoing cost visibility.
Example Pro Report
Sample property • 1970s colonial in Montvale, NJ
HomeDecode Analysis · Sample Home
47 Ridgewood Ave, Montvale, NJ
Estimated Repair Range
$15,400–$44,600
Adjusted for NJ labor costs
Plan Soon
$10,500–$26,000
Within 0–12 months
Plan Over Time
$4,900–$18,600
1–3 years out
High Priority — 0–12 months
Photos show curling shingles and significant granule loss concentrated near the chimney flashing. Visible patching suggests a prior repair that may not hold long-term.
Your Notes
22 year old roof, some curling near the chimney, noticed staining on the attic ceiling
Medium — 1–3 years
Low / Monitor
Example only — your report is built from your actual observations and photos.
Estimates are built from structured repair cost ranges by area and condition level, then adjusted for your location. Notes and photos are optional, but when provided, they help identify visible concerns, condition patterns, cosmetic wear, and finish quality observations that can help refine the estimate.
We always show ranges — not single numbers — because repair costs vary based on location, materials, labor, access, and scope.
You may not get an inspection — and even if you do, it won't tell you the cost. In competitive markets, buyers often waive or limit inspections. And inspections don't include repair estimates — just what's wrong.
What looks updated isn't always fully resolved. Cosmetic updates can improve appearance without addressing every underlying issue.
Repair costs can add up quickly. Roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical issues may cost thousands more than buyers expect after closing.
It's hard to know what actually needs attention. During a tour, you don't know what's urgent vs. what can wait — or what you'll need to handle soon after moving in.
HomeDecode helps you see the full picture before you commit.
Then decide if you want the full picture.
Pro Report
$29 / home
One-time per home. No subscription.
Quick Scan (Free)
$0
No card required
A quick first look — not a full picture of the home.
Start with a quick scan — upgrade to see the full cost, condition, and priorities.
Estimates are ranges based on typical repair costs, condition, and location. They are intended as a starting point — not a contractor quote.
If you purchase a home you upgraded to Pro in HomeDecode, your report automatically becomes an organized homeowner plan — with repair priorities, recommended timelines, estimated costs, and routine upkeep already mapped out for you.
Understand the likely condition and estimated cost of any home — so you can decide with confidence.
Start free. Upgrade to see the full repair, condition, and priority breakdown for $29.