Home Permit Intelligence
Know what the seller
isn't telling you
40 to 50 percent of homes have unpermitted work. PermitPulse cross-references permit records, tax assessor data, and listing details to flag discrepancies before they cost you.
40-50%
of homes have some form of unpermitted work
$10K-$50K
typical price reduction when unpermitted work is discovered mid-sale
$49
per PermitPulse report, compared to $500-$2,000+ for traditional permit research
How It Works
Four layers of analysis, one clear report.
Address Lookup
Enter any property address. We pull permit records from the county building department's public database, covering every permit issued for the property.
Cross-Reference Engine
We compare permit records against tax assessor data and MLS listing details. Any discrepancy in square footage, bedroom count, bathroom count, or property type gets flagged.
Satellite Comparison
Aerial imagery from multiple years highlights visible changes: additions, new structures, enclosed patios, or converted garages that may lack corresponding permits.
Risk Score and Report
You get a green, yellow, or red risk rating with specific findings, remediation steps, and estimated costs for each issue. Download or share with your agent.
What a Report Looks Like
Here is a sample finding from a real-world scenario.
Square Footage Discrepancy
Tax Records
1,800 sq ft
MLS Listing
2,400 sq ft
A 600 sq ft discrepancy with no corresponding building permit for an addition. Permit records show plumbing and electrical work referencing an "addition," but no structural building permit appears on record.
Estimated impact: $25,000 to $50,000+ in remediation
Built For
Homebuyers
Check any property before making an offer. Know exactly what you are buying and negotiate from a position of knowledge.
Real Estate Agents
Pull reports for your clients as a value-add service. Protect your reputation by catching issues before they derail a closing.
Homeowners
Already purchased? Monitor your property for permit activity, get maintenance alerts, and keep documentation current for insurance.
Don't close blind.
A $49 report today can save you $50,000 in surprises tomorrow. Check any property in under a minute.