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PropertyLens 2.0: The Data-Powered Report That Helps You Sleep Better at Night
April 25, 2025
When you’re buying a home, surprises are rarely good.
That’s why PropertyLens exists. And why we just launched a major upgrade.
PropertyLens 2.0 is the next evolution of our home intelligence report: smarter data, clearer risk indicators, and brand-new insights you won’t find on any listing or inspection checklist. From hidden wildfire damage to toxic sites to foundation risk, we’ve made it easier than ever to ask the right questions before you make an offer. Because as co-founder Bob Frady says:
“You’re already in love once you make the offer. That’s a terrible time to make decisions.”
Real-Life Risk, Real-Life Lessons
This new release was driven not just by data, but also by experience. Bob shared the story of his own condo purchase:
“There was a fire at this property in November of 2015. I had zero idea that there was a fire when I bought it. Didn’t alert the inspector. Just didn’t know.”
And the fire wasn’t the only surprise.
“I did not do a mold check before I bought this house. And what ended up rearing its ugly head a year into the purchase? Mold. Go figure.”
These risks weren’t flagged in disclosures or found during the inspection. But they were there, they were costly, and they could have been avoided. That’s the blindspot PropertyLens 2.0 was designed to close.
That’s why PropertyLens exists. And why we just launched a major upgrade.
PropertyLens 2.0 is the next evolution of our home intelligence report: smarter data, clearer risk indicators, and brand-new insights you won’t find on any listing or inspection checklist. From hidden wildfire damage to toxic sites to foundation risk, we’ve made it easier than ever to ask the right questions before you make an offer. Because as co-founder Bob Frady says:
“You’re already in love once you make the offer. That’s a terrible time to make decisions.”
Real-Life Risk, Real-Life Lessons
This new release was driven not just by data, but also by experience. Bob shared the story of his own condo purchase:
“There was a fire at this property in November of 2015. I had zero idea that there was a fire when I bought it. Didn’t alert the inspector. Just didn’t know.”
And the fire wasn’t the only surprise.
“I did not do a mold check before I bought this house. And what ended up rearing its ugly head a year into the purchase? Mold. Go figure.”
These risks weren’t flagged in disclosures or found during the inspection. But they were there, they were costly, and they could have been avoided. That’s the blindspot PropertyLens 2.0 was designed to close.
“We want to de-risk the process for you. You should know this stuff before you fall in love with a house. Not after.”
What’s New in PropertyLens 2.0
This is a total reimagining of what a home report should deliver:
“We can make sure that you know what risks it’s exposed to, what’s going to happen, how the soil is. All the things most people don’t take into account,” says co-founder John Siegman.
This is a total reimagining of what a home report should deliver:
- Foundation & Soil Data: Know if the ground beneath your home is at risk for erosion, runoff, or seismic instability
- Revamped Flood & Wildfire Modeling: Understand expected loss - not just historical data - and get personalized insurance recommendations.
- Health Hazards: Mold, radon, PFAs, and other risks that can quietly cost thousands.
- Contamination & Crime Layers: From nearby Superfund sites to registered sex offenders, you’ll know what’s around—before you buy.
- Emergency Response Scoring: Fire, police, and EMT access, because response time can impact both safety and insurance costs.
“We can make sure that you know what risks it’s exposed to, what’s going to happen, how the soil is. All the things most people don’t take into account,” says co-founder John Siegman.
“Toxic Exposure insights identifies potential contamination sources that could affect air, water, and structural quality, posing risks to your family’s health and long-term well-being.”
Making the Invisible Visible To Inspectors
PropertyLens is not here to replace your inspector. It’s here to work alongside them.
“I can’t tell you if the bathroom fan works,” Bob jokes. “That’s what an inspector is for. But the inspector doesn’t know if there’s an abandoned mine sitting under your house. We do.”
Together, they form a smarter process:
- Use PropertyLens early to eliminate high-risk properties and focus on what matters.
- Then bring in your inspector for boots-on-the-ground insight before closing.
As John puts it:
“It’s a two-pronged event. The usual person looks at about 10 properties. Why not use PropertyLens to cut that in half?”
Designed for Simplicity. Built for Peace of Mind.
More data doesn’t mean more noise. PropertyLens 2.0 is designed to make things simpler, not harder.
“We want to de-risk the process for you,” says Bob. “You should know this stuff before you fall in love with a house. Not after.”
And at the end of the day, that’s the mission.
“We’re trying to help people sleep better,” John adds. “Most people don’t get a second shot at buying a home. We just want to help them get it right.”
PropertyLens 2.0 is now live at propertylens.com. Run a report on any home you’re considering and get answers most buyers won’t even think to ask.
Because the best way to protect your future is to understand it, before you move in.
