What is the difference between a Repair, Safety, Monitor, Cosmetic Defect and Inspectify Flags?
A repair defect is typically related to damages that hinder an object's functionality and substantially impact the home's condition.
An example of a repair defect is damage to the structural or foundation of a property.
A safety defect is an issue with the home that can be a hazardous, pose a risk, or potentially cause harm to the homeowners or others.
An example of a safety defect is missing handrails on stairs in the home's interior or exterior.
A monitor defect is a deficiency that may not need to be remedied immediately as it’s not currently hindering functionality. Eventually, the issue could progress and should be monitored for worsening conditions.
An example of a monitor defect is spalling or cracked driveways.
What is a cosmetic defect? While cosmetic deficiencies are not required in most templates, some clients may ask for them to be recorded. A cosmetic flaw is any damage that doesn’t hinder the functionality of an object and only impacts an object negatively in a cosmetic way.
An example of a cosmetic defect is minor scratches on the floorboards.
What is an Inspectify Flag? Inspectify flags are a way to notify the client that one of their standards isn't met, regardless of whether it's a typical SOP item.
No action is needed on the inspector’s part to add an Inspectify Flag; the flag will automatically populate in the report once it’s been published.
As shown below, the inspector reported that the siding condition is "fair." This would auto-populate an Inspectify Flag to bring awareness to the client.
