Know exactly what you're getting before you book.

What an actual home inspection report reads like.

Here's the executive summary exactly as it was delivered for a real Detroit-area residential inspection at 1234 Main Street — an older home that presented as generally sound, but with deferred maintenance a buyer needed to understand before closing.

The property presents as a generally sound, older Detroit-area home with a well-maintained roof structure but several significant deferred maintenance and safety concerns requiring buyer attention. The most critical issues are electrical (ungrounded two-wire cloth wiring and panel deficiencies) and plumbing (system-wide galvanized piping with active leaks and corrosion), both posing safety and functional risks that should be prioritized. Structural and hardscape concerns include unsupported patio awning columns, sunken and heaving concrete throughout the exterior, and a failing front porch railing that constitutes an active fall hazard. The water heater has exceeded its typical service life at 14 years old, while the furnace remains within its serviceable lifespan. Overall, the property is livable and appliances are operable, but the electrical and plumbing systems warrant prompt professional evaluation prior to or shortly after purchase.

The Action Plan every report ends with

A findings list alone doesn't help a buyer make a decision — that's why every NEXUS.OS report closes with a prioritized action plan, in plain language, ranked by what actually needs attention first:

• Electrical Safety Remediation — address ungrounded GFCI outlets, two-wire cloth wiring, and panel labeling/grounding/bushing deficiencies
• Plumbing System Overhaul — replace system-wide galvanized piping affected by corrosion, leaks, and inadequate pressure
• Structural & Hardscape Repairs — correct unsupported patio awning columns, heaving/sunken concrete, and a fall-hazard front porch railing
• Water Heater Replacement Planning — budget for near-term replacement of a unit past typical service life
• Exterior Grading & Drainage Correction — resolve negative grading conditions to prevent water intrusion
• Routine Maintenance Items — gutter downspouts, retaining walls, fencing, and vegetation clearing

This is what separates a Michigan home inspection report that just lists problems from one that tells you what to actually do about them — in the order that protects your investment and your family's safety first.