Disclosures & Consequences – Episode 3: The AVID
Most California agents fill out the AVID… but very few were ever taught how to do it correctly.

In this episode, Jason Piske breaks down what the Agent Visual Inspection Disclosure actually requires, and what it doesn’t. You’ll learn why “visual” is the key word, where agents get into trouble by minimizing what they see, and how vague phrases like “nothing noted” or “normal settling” can come back to haunt you after closing.

This isn’t busy work. It’s a legal timestamp of your awareness — and when something goes wrong, it’s one of the first documents attorneys look at.

In this episode:

• What the AVID legally expects from agents (and the limits)
• Why most agents were never properly trained
• How “editorializing” a defect can create liability
• How to protect yourself with factual, neutral documentation

Remember: It’s not the paperwork… it’s the consequences.

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In this episode of Disclosures and Consequences, Jason unpacks the Seller Property Questionnaire (SPQ) and explains why this often-overlooked form carries some of the biggest liability in a California real estate transaction. Through a real case involving a visible homeless encampment, a shocked buyer, and a lawsuit that cost a brokerage hundreds of thousands of dollars, Jason shows how one missed disclosure can change everything.

If you’re a California real estate agent looking to protect yourself, your clients, and your closings, this episode breaks down what the SPQ is really asking — and why the details matter more than you think.

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In this episode, real-estate risk specialist Jason Piske explains why the California TDS is one of the most misunderstood—and most dangerous—documents in a transaction. Perfect for brokers, team leaders, and agents who want stronger compliance practices, this episode breaks down how rushed disclosures, unclear seller statements, and unchecked boxes expose everyone to avoidable liability.

Jason shares real examples from the field, including failures to disclose noise issues, proximity to utilities, power inconsistencies, and ambiguous “repairs” that could have been caught early with better clarity.

If you manage agents or oversee files, this episode highlights where shortcuts typically appear and how better TDS handling can prevent disputes, save deals, and protect your brokerage from litigation.