Over-Disclosing vs Under-Disclosing: How Not to Get Burned in California Real Estate

Disclosures are boring… until they’re not. In Episode 2 of The Blueprint, Ken and Katie dig into the real-world side of disclosures, inspections, and liability in California real estate: what’s actually required, what’s “overkill,” and how to protect yourself without killing your deals.

Whether you’re a new agent or a seasoned broker, this episode will help you tighten up your files, set better expectations with clients, and sleep a little better at night.

In this episode, we cover:

The core disclosure stack in CA: TDS, SPQ, NHD, lead-based paint, earthquake, fire hardening, Megan’s Law, and wildfire-related forms

How different brokerages handle “extra” disclosures and why over-disclosure is now the norm

Pre-listing inspections vs. buyer inspections: cost, strategy, and when skipping inspections becomes a huge risk

Good inspectors vs. bad inspectors: how reports can either save or tank a deal

AVID (Agent Visual Inspection Disclosure): why it exists, how detailed is “enough,” and where agents create extra liability

Using septic, propane, HOA docs, utility history, easement maps, and permit reports to reduce surprises later

Buyer inspection waivers, “using the seller’s reports,” and what that means for your liability

The rise of AI summaries for inspection and HOA docs, and why agents still need to actually read the reports

If you work in real estate, this is the episode that will make you rethink what you put in your disclosure package and how you talk about it with clients.

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