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Zarko Maletin, Realtor and certified home inspector

The inspector’s eye

An inspector’s perspective. A realtor who reads houses.

I help buyers and sellers look beyond the listing photos: what needs checking, which records matter, and when to bring in an inspector or contractor.

DRE #02038779InterNACHI CPI

Private. A desk read, not a substitute for a full physical inspection.
Same houses.
A deeper perspective.

What I look at first

FireCheck the map
FaultCheck the location
SlabInspect on site
InsuranceGet an address quote
FloodCheck zone and drainage

How to use the eye

  1. PasteThe listing link, or just the address.
  2. ReadWe identify what needs records or a closer look.
  3. DecideA number to offer, or a reason to walk.

The five-line risk read

Five questions guide the review. Their answers depend on the address, current records and what can actually be inspected.

See a full sample read →
FireCheck the mapCheck the official designation for the address, then review the site and available insurance options.
FaultCheck the locationVerify the property against current fault-zone records. A neighborhood label cannot establish its parcel-level exposure.
SlabInspect on siteReview construction records and visible conditions. Photos alone cannot establish how a foundation is performing.
InsuranceGet an address quoteAsk an insurer about this property and the coverage you need before relying on an assumed premium or availability.
FloodCheck zone and drainageReview the current map and property disclosures, then inspect grading and where water flows around the home.

These are review categories, not findings about a home. A desk conversation does not replace a physical inspection.

Questions before repair costs

Start with the condition and scope of work. A contractor quote comes after the problem is verified.

Discuss my home →

Plumbing materials and condition

Quote required

Identify the supply materials and visible concerns, then ask a licensed plumber to scope any needed work.

Electrical panel review

Review required

Record the equipment and its condition. Confirm repairs with an electrician and coverage questions with the insurer.

Drainage and grading

Site check required

Check the slope, drainage paths and signs of water entry before deciding what work the property needs.

Before a budget

Inspect.
Then quote.

There is no verified repair total for your home yet. The property, scope and contractor determine the quote.

Document the finding and obtain a written scope before discussing a repair credit. The amount belongs to the specific property and work.

Book the eye

A desk read is free. When you want the same eye on the property itself, there are three ways to do it.

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Buyer walkthrough

  • On-site walk before you write
  • Condition, safety and future cost
  • Photos and notes the same day
  • Plain English, no report jargon
Book a walkthroughCustom · by consultation

Listing risk read

  • Full pre-listing walk
  • Prioritised repair list
  • Cost guidance before you price
  • A stronger, smoother sale
Book a risk readCustom · by consultation

Investor field review

  • Key systems and major components
  • High-cost items identified early
  • Repair ranges you can underwrite
  • A hold-or-pass recommendation
Book a field reviewCustom · by consultation

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Zarko’s other half of the job

Insider Realty is the realtor side. inspection.re is the inspection company he founded — the same eye, hired directly, on any house.

Review qualifications
Zarko Maletin, founder of Insider Realty

Send me the listing

One house, five lines, before you write anything

Send the listing or address and tell me your plans. I’ll help identify the questions we can answer from the records and those that need a visit or a written quote.

InterNACHI certified professional inspector

Zarko MaletinDRE #02038779 (CA)InterNACHI certified professional inspector

Send me the listing

A request for Zarko’s review, with a conversation about the next step.