How it works
Five steps, from your request to the report. You decide at each step: nothing commits you before you accept the quote.
Request
Leave your WhatsApp number (and some details if you like). We message you to understand your case.
Quote
We send you a quote with the proposed checks, the price and the timeframe.
Documents
If you accept, you send us the documents through a secure link. They are stored encrypted.
Checks
The licensed lawyer, engineer or surveyor carries out the checks on your case.
Report
You receive a clear report with a risk level for each item and our recommendations.
After your request
We message you on WhatsApp to understand your project: type of property, stage of the purchase or sale, documents you already have and the questions on your mind. You do not need to prepare anything in advance. If something falls outside what we do, we tell you during that first exchange.
The quote
The quote sets out the proposed checks, the professionals who will carry them out, the documents needed, the price and the expected timeframe for your case. It also states what is not included. Nothing commits you until you accept it. You can ask us to adjust it, for example to add a technical inspection or remove a check you consider unnecessary.
Sending your documents
Once you accept the quote, you receive a secure, single-use link to upload your documents: title, plans, contracts, condominium rules, photos. The link is used for that upload only. Files are stored encrypted, every access is logged, and only the people working on your case can view them. We recommend that you do not send them by email or through messaging apps: the link is there for that. Our privacy policy explains how long documents are kept.
Who does what
| Professional | Role |
|---|---|
| Licensed Dominican lawyer | Title, deslinde, registered charges, deeds and contracts, consistency between documents |
| Engineer or architect registered with the relevant professional body | Condition of the building, structure, installations, consistency with permits and plans |
| Licensed land surveyor (agrimensor) | Property boundaries, measurements, match with the cadastral plan |
Each professional works only within their own field. The Who checks? page explains their licences and limits.
The report
You receive a written report, in the language of your choice, signed by the professional in charge. Each item checked is given a level:
- Compliant: no issue found in the documents reviewed.
- To monitor: something to clarify or follow up, with no immediate block.
- Blocking: a problem to resolve before signing or paying.
- Not verifiable: the document or access needed was not available.
The report also lists the documents reviewed, our practical recommendations (questions for the seller, documents to obtain, conditions to include in the contract) and, in a separate section, what could not be checked and why. You can look at a fictitious sample report.
The conflict of interest with the THERD agency
Terrenas Check is operated by THERD SRL, which also runs the THERD real estate agency. If the property is listed by that agency, or if the agency is involved in the transaction in any way, we tell you in writing before the assignment starts. You can then ask for the check to be carried out by a professional who is independent of the agency, or decide not to go ahead. The professional who signs the report remains solely responsible for its findings, whatever the agency's interest.
The limits
A check reduces risk; it does not remove it. The report covers the documents reviewed and what was visible or accessible on the day of the inspection. It does not replace your lawyer's support during the transaction, nor the official steps with the relevant institutions. If something remains uncertain, we say so clearly rather than draw conclusions on your behalf. See also our legal disclaimer.
Ready to start? Request a check: only your WhatsApp number is required.