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.