Learn how a buyer agent uses a home inspection report (HIR) to confirm the condition of a property as disclosed by a seller or seller agent and advises their buyer on remedies for material defects in the property noted in an HIR but not disclosed prior to the seller entering into a purchase agreement.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
Qualifications of real estate service providers who conduct home inspections.
Read More
The use of a home inspection report to mitigate risks of misrepresentation in the preparation of a seller’s Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS).
Read More
RPI Forms 269 and 270 request a seller to correct property defects and observe that property conditions are the same as reported.
Read More
What is a home inspection? A home inspection...
Read More
Brush up on the ins and outs and the importance of home inspections.
Read More
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
Read More
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.
Read More
