Wildfire risk is now part of buying, selling and insuring a home in California. Buyers want to know what has been done. Insurers want proof. Sellers need a clean way to show it. A dedicated wildfire hardening record answers all three.
Why a separate wildfire record matters
A general home improvement record is helpful, but insurers and buyers often want a focused view of fire-specific upgrades. A Wildfire Mitigation Record pulls only the fire-hardening improvements into one document — with dates, costs, contractors and photos.
What counts as wildfire hardening
Class A fire-rated roof
Metal, tile or composite shingles that resist ember ignition.
Ember-resistant vents
Vents covered with 1/8-inch mesh or finer to block flying embers.
Dual-pane or tempered windows
Less likely to shatter from radiant heat.
Non-combustible decking
Concrete, composite or other ignition-resistant materials.
Defensible-space clearing
Tree trimming, brush removal and non-flammable ground cover within zones 0–30 feet.
Fire-rated siding
Stucco, fiber cement, brick or other non-combustible exterior.
How WiseRaven tracks it
When a receipt mentions any of the upgrades above, WiseRaven suggests the Wildfire toggle and shows the matching words. The homeowner can confirm or override it. The result is a clean, filtered report that includes only fire-hardening work — ready for an insurer, buyer or disclosure packet.
When to use the report
- Insurance renewals: Show proof of mitigation to support a lower risk profile.
- Listing disclosures: Attach the report to disclosure packets so buyers see the work upfront.
- Buyer due diligence: Give buyers a record of what was done and when.
- Compliance documentation: Keep a dated record for local wildfire ordinances.
A competitive edge for California agents
Agents who can hand a seller a wildfire mitigation record — or give a buyer confidence in the home's defensibility — stand out in a market where fire risk is top of mind. It's a small addition to the closing gift that can pay off at renewal or resale time.