TrueViewly

Guides & Resources

Practical guides for asking better location questions before deeper real-estate due diligence.

For real-estate teams

Make the first property review more consistent.

These guides explain how to use location-risk screening as decision support: identify the questions early, then confirm material findings through official sources and qualified professionals.

Regional ground and coastal evidence

Liquefaction & Tsunami Maps

Read investigation zones, planning areas and mapping coverage without inferring property damage.

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Coastal planning evidence

Storm Surge & Property Screening

Read high-tide hurricane scenarios, inundation ranges and coverage limits without inferring property flood depths.

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Post-fire drainage context

Post-Fire Debris-Flow Assessments

Separate dated basin estimates and rainfall conditions from current warnings, downstream paths and property damage.

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Environmental records

Underground Tanks & Release Records

Read nearby inventory, cleanup status and coordinate limits without inferring property contamination.

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Conditional water evidence

Water Systems & PFAS Monitoring

Confirm the supplier before interpreting historical monitoring, non-detects and source dates.

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Historical storm evidence

Storm History & Hail/Tornado Footprints

Separate regional NOAA records from exact-point polygon matches, property losses and future hazard.

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Flood protection context

Levees & Property Flood Screening

Separate mapped leveed areas, nearby infrastructure and dated inspection records from protection guarantees.

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Regional insured-loss context

NFIP Claims & Policy Context

Read annual regional history with suppression and partial-year limits, not as property claims or active coverage.

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Free public tool

FEMA Flood Zone Lookup

Enter U.S. coordinates to check the available FEMA zone, SFHA status, base flood elevation, and supporting map context.

Check a flood zone
Product trust

Methodology & Data Sources

Understand the available location context, the report limitations, and the right role for professional verification.

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Transparency

Methodology Updates

See substantive updates to public methodology, source descriptions, and report-use guidance.

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Illinois guide

Illinois Flood Risk Screening for Real Estate

Move beyond a single map check with a structured first-pass screen and clear follow-up steps.

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Checklist

Real-Estate Property Due-Diligence Checklist

A repeatable workflow for property and location questions before deeper diligence begins.

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Portfolio workflow

How to Screen Multiple Properties

Bring a consistent first-pass review to an address list, pipeline, or portfolio.

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Report guide

How to Read a TrueViewly Property Risk Report

Turn report signals into focused follow-up questions and appropriate next steps.

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Wildfire evidence

Wildfire Risk, WUI & Flame Length

Separate annual wildfire likelihood, housing and vegetation setting, and modeled intensity if fire occurs.

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Earthquake methodology

Earthquake Ground-Motion Screening

Understand modeled PGA, spectral acceleration, mapped faults, and the limits of seismic screening.

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Flood insurance context

NFIP Community Status & CRS

Separate jurisdiction and community participation from policy eligibility and potential discounts.

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Water-related diligence

Nearby Dams & Property Due Diligence

Read inventory consequence and condition information without inferring downstream exposure from distance.

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Ground and foundations

Karst & Property Due Diligence

Use regional geology to frame local investigation, not predict sinkholes or foundation failure.

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Environmental context

Radon Zones & Property Screening

Understand county potential and why a zone cannot replace a building test.

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Common questions

TrueViewly FAQ

Answers about reports, flood context, bulk screening, limitations, and responsible use.

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For real-estate teams

For Agents & Brokerages

Make early property conversations more consistent without overselling screening results.

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For acquisition teams

For Investors & Acquisition Teams

Prioritize a property pipeline or portfolio for deeper, property-specific review.

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