Understanding Disclosures

Lead Based Paint Disclosure in San Francisco

Lead Based Paint Disclosure in San Francisco

The Lead Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards Disclosure is a form that is typically seen in most San Francisco disclosure packages. The Lead Based Paint hazards and disclosure document is required in all transactions that involve the purchase or sale of pre-1978 construction. However, many agents in San Francisco

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The General Info Booklets

The General Info Booklets

These are required for every transaction and contain a wealth of information that may or may not apply to the type of home you are searching for. It's all general information. Taking a moment to review these during your search before you find a specific property of interest

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The Residential Earthquake Hazards Disclosure

The Residential Earthquake Hazards Disclosure

The Residential Earthquake Hazards Disclosure is a form typically seen in most San Francisco disclosure packages. The Residential Earthquake Hazards Disclosure form is required in all transactions that involve the purchase or sale of pre-1960 residential construction. However, many agents in San Francisco are in the habit of including it

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Energy & Water Conservation Disclosures in SF Real Estate

Energy & Water Conservation Disclosures in SF Real Estate

The city of San Francisco, state of California, and federal government have enacted a variety of ordinances with regards to energy efficiency and water conservation, many of which require proof of compliance during the sales process (compliance at the point of sale). 💡 This post is a part of our series:

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Your Guide to a San Francisco Real Estate Disclosure Package

Your Guide to a San Francisco Real Estate Disclosure Package

What is a 'Disclosure Package'? At some point during the home buying process in San Francisco, you’ll most likely find a home that you like a lot. As in, you like it so much you could see yourself living there! In San Francisco it is customary to

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Agent's Visual Inspection Disclosure (AVID)

Agent's Visual Inspection Disclosure (AVID)

What It Is A document that is completed by each agent in the transaction that describes any items of note that they observe when at the property. Why It Exists The requirement for an agent to document that they had been at the property and share with buyers any items

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