variance-narrative-generator

Generate ownership-ready variance narratives from budget-vs-actual reports with materiality screening.

43|13|Updated Mar 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mariourquia/cre-skills-plugin --skill variance-narrative-generator
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Skill: variance-narrative-generator
Source: https://github.com/mariourquia/cre-skills-plugin/tree/main/skills/variance-narrative-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mariourquia/cre-skills-plugin --skill variance-narrative-generator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Variance narratives from budget-vs-actual reports can be time-consuming and error-prone to prepare; this Skill automates the creation of owner-ready explanations, ensuring consistency and clarity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generates materiality-based variance classifications (timing, permanent, one-time, trend) and links them to YTD and full-year NOI impacts.
  • Produces narrative paragraphs for revenue, operating expenses, and below-the-line items, plus an executive summary and action items.
  • Use Case: Property manager uploads a monthly budget-vs-actual, and this Skill outputs a ready-to-present narrative package for investor reporting.

Quick Start

Provide a budget-vs-actual dataset and request an ownership-ready variance narrative for the property.

Frequently Asked Questions about variance-narrative-generator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate variance narrative generation from a budget-vs-actual report?

To generate a variance narrative, provide a budget-vs-actual dataset and request an ownership-ready narrative. The system performs materiality screening and classifies variances as timing, permanent, one-time, or trend.

What is materiality screening in real estate variance analysis?

Materiality screening in variance analysis filters budget-vs-actual discrepancies to identify significant deviations. It classifies material variances as timing, permanent, one-time, or trend to ensure ownership-ready reporting focuses on impactful NOI changes.

How do I project full-year NOI impact from monthly budget variances?

Project full-year NOI impact by analyzing a budget-vs-actual report to classify material variances. The system links these classifications to YTD performance and drafts a projected full-year NOI impact summary.

How do I write investor-ready narratives for property budget variances?

Write investor-ready narratives by processing budget-vs-actual data to generate structured revenue and expense explanations. The system drafts executive summaries, NOI impact summaries, and action items for property investor reporting.

Can I use this for real estate asset management variance reporting?

Yes, this variance narrative generator is designed for real estate asset management reporting. It processes property budget-vs-actual data to produce materiality-based classifications and full-year NOI projections for ownership-ready packages.

Does the variance narrative tool maintain continuity with prior monthly reports?

Yes, the variance narrative tool maintains continuity with prior monthly reports. When previous narratives exist, it generates continuity notes alongside the executive summary and action items for the current reporting period.