For listing agents
For buyer's agentsKeep the seller in control of what they spend on repairs.
Every item in the buyer's request arrives with a price range, so the seller can answer with numbers instead of guesses. The seller sees each range before the buyer's side does. Baseline also explains any item that needs a closer look.
03RoofDiagnosed
Buyer asks Repair
Inspector's note
“Granule loss observed across south-facing slope. Two courses of shingles lifted at ridge. Estimated remaining service life 2-4 years.”
Diagnosis
The south slope shows wear, and two ridge courses are lifted. A repair at the ridge and a patch on the slope may fix both. The report does not describe damage that needs a new roof.
The range depends on the decking. Nobody can see the decking until the shingles come off.
The seller does not need a diagnosis to answer with repair, replace, or no physical action.
What the listing agent does
- 01
Bring Baseline to the listing
The seller signs once with the listing paperwork, so Baseline is ready before any offer.
- 02
Invite the buyer's agent
When a buyer goes under contract, the listing agent invites the buyer's agent through Baseline.
- 03
Review each item with the seller
Each item arrives with the inspector's note, any photos, and a first price range. For any item the seller picks for a diagnosis, Baseline explains the possible causes, the work that may fix it, and an updated price range.
- 04
Send the answers
The answer to each item is repair, replace, or no physical action, and any credit is one total. When both sides agree, the listing agent can attach Baseline's summary to the usual forms.
What changes for the listing agent
- The request, every answer, and every counter stay in one place, with a record of what each side sent and when.
- The seller answers with numbers, because every item arrives with a price range.
- The listing agent pays nothing, and the seller pays one flat fee.
Questions
What if a new buyer goes under contract?
If the new buyer sends a request, that contract costs the seller $100, or $250 if no earlier buyer sent one. The seller never pays more than $350 on one listing. Baseline does not show the new buyer anything from an earlier request.
Does my brokerage have to sign anything?
No. Each agent accepts Baseline's user agreement for themselves. That acceptance does not bind the brokerage.
Who tracks the contract deadlines?
The agents still do. Baseline may send reminders about dates. Baseline never gives notice under the contract for anyone. The contract sets every deadline.
Bring Baseline to a listing.
Tell us about the listing. We reply within one business day.