Disclosures and Consequences

Jason Piske
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Disclosures & Consequences is a short-form real estate podcast that helps agents and brokers reduce liability, strengthen compliance, and prevent deals from falling apart due to avoidable disclosure mistakes. Hosted by California Realtor and real-estate risk specialist Jason Piske, each episode breaks down the forms, documents, and overlooked details that create the highest risk in a residential transaction, from the TDS and SPQ to HOA documents, permits, solar agreements, tenant issues, and more. Designed for busy agents, team leaders, and brokerage managers, this podcast delivers practical, real-world guidance on how to navigate disclosures with clarity, protect clients, and avoid the lawsuits and disputes that often stem from rushed paperwork or misunderstood requirements. Whether you oversee a team, train new agents, or simply want to run a safer, smoother real estate business, Disclosures & Consequences offers the insight you need to stay compliant, stay protected, and stay ahead of common pitfalls. Because in real estate, what you don’t disclose can cost you.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    The NHD - The Quiet Report That Causes Loud Lawsuits

    Most California agents treat the Natural Hazard Disclosure as harmless paperwork. It’s ordered from a third party.  It’s mostly maps and zones.  And it rarely sparks questions during escrow. That’s exactly why it’s dangerous. In this episode of Disclosures & Consequences, Jason Piske breaks down why the NHD is one of the most underestimated liability documents in a California real estate transaction and how delivery without discussion has led to multi-million-dollar lawsuits against sellers, listing agents, and buyer’s agents alike. Using a real California case involving a high-end property, Jason walks through how: a less-comprehensive NHD was chosen,known hazard information from a prior report was not disclosed,and no one took the time to explain what the hazard zones actually meant to the buyer.The result?  Everyone involved was named in the lawsuit, including the buyer’s agent, and the buyers won. This episode is not about predicting fires, floods, or earthquakes.  It’s about understanding when silence becomes liability, why courts expect more from experienced agents, and how “it was in the report” is no longer a safe defense. If you’re a California real estate agent who believes the NHD is just informational, this episode will challenge that assumption and likely change how you handle disclosures moving forward. 🎧 Topics covered in this episode: Why the NHD feels “safe” but isn’tHow buyers actually interpret hazard designationsWhy not all NHD reports are created equalThe legal risk of choosing cheaper or less detailed reportsWhat agents can do, and document, to protect themselvesBecause in California real estate, delivery is not disclosure, and disclosure is not understanding. And when understanding is missing, consequences follow. Support the show

    9 min

  2. JAN 20

    The AVID: “Nothing Noted” Is Never Nothing

    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 trainedHow “editorializing” a defect can create liabilityHow to protect yourself with factual, neutral documentationRemember: It’s not the paperwork… it’s the consequences. Support the show

    8 min

  3. JAN 10

    The SPQ: The Most Powerful (and Most Ignored) Document in California Real Estate

    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. Support the show

    9 min

  4. JAN 3

    The TDS Is Not a Summary, It’s a Liability Document

    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.

    7 min
  • 4 Episodes

About

Disclosures & Consequences is a short-form real estate podcast that helps agents and brokers reduce liability, strengthen compliance, and prevent deals from falling apart due to avoidable disclosure mistakes. Hosted by California Realtor and real-estate risk specialist Jason Piske, each episode breaks down the forms, documents, and overlooked details that create the highest risk in a residential transaction, from the TDS and SPQ to HOA documents, permits, solar agreements, tenant issues, and more. Designed for busy agents, team leaders, and brokerage managers, this podcast delivers practical, real-world guidance on how to navigate disclosures with clarity, protect clients, and avoid the lawsuits and disputes that often stem from rushed paperwork or misunderstood requirements. Whether you oversee a team, train new agents, or simply want to run a safer, smoother real estate business, Disclosures & Consequences offers the insight you need to stay compliant, stay protected, and stay ahead of common pitfalls. Because in real estate, what you don’t disclose can cost you.

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  • Creator
    Jason Piske
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
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