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Form-of-the-Week: Authorization to Prepare a Home Inspection Report and a Natural Hazard Disclosure Report — Forms 130 and 131

by ft Editorial Staff | May 10, 2022 | Buyers and Sellers, Forms, Fundamentals, Real Estate | 0

A seller’s agent preparing a marketing package uses RPI Forms 130 and 131 to disclose the conditions and natural hazards associated with a property.

Real estate’s lead-based paint epidemic — decades of damage reaches a boiling point

by Madison Hart | May 9, 2022 | Feature Articles, Real Estate | 0

If you’re dealing with homes built prior to 1978, then this article offers full coverage of recent findings in lead-based paint hazards. What do real estate professionals have to do in terms of disclosing the correct information? Read on to find out.

The Inspection and Report

by ft Editorial Staff | Nov 19, 2021 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0

A home inspector’s non-invasive examination of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems of the dwelling, as well as the components of the structure, such as the roof, ceiling, walls, floors and foundations.

A Home Inspector’s Qualifications

by ft Editorial Staff | Nov 12, 2021 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0

Qualifications of real estate service providers who conduct home inspections.

Transparency by Design, Not Default

by ft Editorial Staff | Nov 5, 2021 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0

The use of a home inspection report to mitigate risks of misrepresentation in the preparation of a seller’s Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS).

Form-of-the-Week: Property Inspection – Buyer’s Request for Repairs and Final Walk-Through Inspection – Forms 269 and 270

by Amy Platero | Jul 23, 2021 | Forms, Real Estate | 1

RPI Forms 269 and 270 request a seller to correct property defects and observe that property conditions are the same as reported.

Word-of-the-Week: Home Inspection

by Gregory Bretado | May 10, 2021 | Real Estate, Video | 0

What is a home inspection? A home inspection...

Brokerage Reminder: Home inspectors – the buyer’s choice

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 15, 2020 | Brokerage Reminder, Buyers and Sellers, Real Estate | 1

Brush up on the ins and outs and the importance of home inspections.

Gathering facts on adverse features

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 19, 2018 | Real Estate, Video | 0

Covers: Conducting a visual inspection; Assuring seller compliance with their duty to timely deliver statements to prospective buyers; Reviewing and confirming information in disclosure documents received from the seller; Advising in risk avoidance procedures; Responding to buyer inquiries

Save a life: Radon testing and mitigation in real estate transactions

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 3, 2018 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Your Practice | 3

This article explains radon testing, mitigation and everything else California real estate agents need to know about this dangerous substance found in homes across the state.