Every home has secrets.We find them.

Enter any address. In 30 seconds, we search 50+ public data sources for the risks listing sites don't show you.

Researching for a client?

Free report · No signup required · Full intelligence for $49

Caveat emptor: let the buyer beware.

We think you shouldn't have to beware alone.

Every report investigates three layers that listing sites ignore.

The Land

Hidden geological hazards, environmental contamination, and climate risks that don't appear on listing sites.

FEMA · EPA · WA DNR · USGS

The House

Permit gaps, probable hidden conditions, and renovation red flags derived from building records.

County Assessor · Building Permits

Nearby

Construction disruption forecasts, transit changes, and community trajectory beyond school ratings.

Permits · Transit · Schools · Walk Score

See what a report reveals

Sample findings for a 1940s home in Seattle. Free report, 30 seconds, no signup.

Sample Report

1938 Hemlock Ln NW, Seattle

34 findings detected

Critical

Knob-and-Tube Wiring Probable

Pre-1950 home, no rewire permit on file

Est. $8,000–$15,000

Moderate

Flip Pattern Detected

Sold 2× in 14 months

ℹ Data-based

Outside Flood Zone

CB Intelligence

Paid

Insurance Risk: Elevated

4 contributing factors identified · Full analysis in Intelligence Report

50+

public databases searched per report

30s

from address to findings

$0

to start — upgrade for full intelligence

Why this exists

“Four homes. Six years. Nearly $200K in surprises that public records already knew about.”

CaveatBuyer was built because the information was always there — it just wasn't organized for the person writing the check.

Read the full story →

Powered by 50+ verified data sources

FEMAEPAUSGSWA DNRU.S. CensusKing County GIS

Live in Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and Wisconsin. More markets coming soon. See coverage →