Overview
The Property Details page stores all information about the physical property associated with your insurance claim. It's organized into two columns:
Left column: Property address, building information, and features
Right column: Inspections
Property Address
At the top of the page, you can enter and edit the property address:
Street Address — Street number and name
City — City name
State — Two-letter state code (e.g., FL, TX, CA)
ZIP Code — 5-digit ZIP code
Click Edit to modify the address. Changes save automatically.
Property Information
Property information is organized into four sections, each covering different aspects of the building.
Section 1: Quick Stats
A snapshot of the property basics:
Bedrooms — Number of bedrooms
Bathrooms — Number of bathrooms (supports half-baths, e.g., 2.5)
Square Feet — Total living area
Garage — Number of garage spaces
Section 2: Building Details
Core structural information:
Year Built — Construction year (validated: 1800 to current year)
Stories — Number of floors
Construction Type — Building construction method (e.g., CBS, Wood Frame)
Foundation — Foundation type (e.g., Slab, Crawl Space, Basement)
Section 3: Features
Key building systems and exterior details:
Roof Type — Material/style (e.g., Shingle, Tile, Metal)
Roof Age — Age in years (0-100)
Roof Install Date — When the current roof was installed
Exterior Material — Exterior wall material (e.g., Stucco, Brick, Vinyl Siding)
Heating Type — Heating system type (e.g., Central, Heat Pump)
Cooling Type — Cooling system type (e.g., Central AC, Split System)
Section 4: Market Data
Property valuation information:
Estimated Value — Current estimated property value
Last Sold Price — Most recent sale price
Last Sold Date — Date of most recent sale
Price per Sq Ft — Calculated price per square foot
Property Images
You can upload and manage photos of the property.
What You Can Do
Upload images — Click the upload button to add photos from your computer
Add captions — Describe what each photo shows (e.g., "Front elevation," "Roof damage north side")
Set a primary image — Toggle the star to make one image the primary/featured photo
View full-screen — Click any image to open it in a lightbox viewer
Reorder — Images are sorted by display order
Delete — Remove images you no longer need
Supported Formats
JPG, PNG, and other standard image formats.
Building Permits
Track building permits associated with the property. Each permit record includes:
Permit Number — Official permit ID
Permit Type — Type of work (e.g., Roofing, Electrical, General Construction)
Issue Date — When the permit was issued
Completion Date — When work was completed
Estimated Cost — Cost associated with the permitted work
Status — Color-coded by progress:
- Green = Completed
- Blue = Approved
- Yellow = Pending
- Red = Expired
Contractor Name — Who performed the work
Notes — Additional details
Permits are sorted by issue date (most recent first). You can add, edit, or delete permit records.
Storm History
Track past weather events that have affected the property. This is valuable context for insurance claims, especially when establishing a history of damage or prior claims.
Each storm record includes:
Storm Name — Name of the weather event
Storm Category — Severity category
Event Date — When the storm occurred
Damage Description — What damage occurred
Damage Severity — Color-coded severity level
Estimated Damage Cost — Dollar amount of damage
Insurance Claim Filed — Yes or No
Related Claim Number — If a claim was filed, the claim number
Notes — Additional details
Filtering & Sorting
Filter by: Category, Severity, or Insurance Claim status
Sort by: Date (ascending or descending)
Shows 5 entries initially with a Load More button for older records
Property Value & Comparables
This section shows the estimated value from the property record and supports listing comparable properties (comps) for valuation reference. Comparable properties include:
Address
Sale Price
Sale Date
Price Per Square Foot
Comparison Notes
How Editing Works
Like all sections in Brelly, Property Details uses inline auto-save:
Click Edit on the section you want to change
Update the fields
Click away or press Enter — changes save automatically
Look for the checkmark icon to confirm your changes were saved
All fields are optional — fill in what you have and add more information as it becomes available.
Common Questions
Q: Where do I upload photos of property damage?
Go to Property Details in the left sidebar, then scroll to the Property Images section. Click the upload button to add photos. You can add captions describing the damage.
Q: How do I add a building permit?
In the Building Permits section of Property Details, click Add to create a new permit entry. Fill in the permit number, type, dates, and cost.
Q: Why is storm history important?
Storm history helps establish a timeline of events affecting the property. This is useful when your insurance carrier asks about prior damage, prior claims, or pre-existing conditions. Having this documented in Brelly makes it easy to reference during the claims process.
Q: Can the AI extract property information from my documents?
If you used the Setup Wizard and uploaded documents containing property details, Co-Pilot may have extracted some information automatically. Check the Property Details page after completing the wizard.
Q: What if I don't know all the building details?
All fields are optional. Enter what you know now — you can always come back and fill in more details later as you gather information from inspections, appraisals, or public records.