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5 Things Every California Seller Must Know
For each regulation: legal basis / plain-language / why it matters / what to do / common pitfalls
TDS (Transfer Disclosure Statement)
Legal basis:Civil Code §1102.6
In plain terms:You must disclose to the buyer every property issue you are aware of.
Why It Matters
- Omissions can expose you to lawsuits years after closing
- One of the most common litigation types in California
What You Need to Do
- Complete a 50-item form
- Answer Yes / No / Unknown + explanation for each item
- v2's AI explains each question in plain language and provides prompts for unfamiliar items
Common Pitfalls
- Do I need to disclose "issues that have already been repaired"? — Yes
- Do I need to disclose "issues the previous owner told me about"? — Yes
- "Issues I'm not sure about" — mark Unknown + explanation
SPQ (Seller Property Questionnaire)
Legal basis:C.A.R. Standard Form
In plain terms:A supplemental disclosure questionnaire beyond the TDS, covering additional details.
Why It Matters
- Buyers typically require the SPQ as a contract attachment
- Inconsistencies with TDS answers raise red flags
What You Need to Do
- Complete 100+ items
- AI checks consistency with TDS
- Disputed items can include an explanatory note
AVID (Agent Visual Inspection Disclosure)
Agent-onlyLegal basis:Civil Code §2079
In plain terms:A licensed broker must physically inspect the property and issue a report.
Why It Matters
- Sellers cannot complete this themselves
- Must be performed on-site by a licensed agent
What You Need to Do
- v2 connects you with an agent, billed per action
- $350 one-time fee, completed in a single visit
- Agent issues the report; you review and sign
Fair Housing Act
Legal basis:42 U.S.C. §3601 + CA Government Code §12955
In plain terms:Marketing materials must not contain any language related to protected characteristics.
Why It Matters
- Violations can carry fines starting at $10K
- v2 automatically scans listing descriptions for prohibited terms
What You Need to Do
- Prohibited terms include: family-friendly / great for kids / walk to church / no students
- AI flags violations and suggests replacements
- Revised copy is delivered for your review, eliminating the risk
AB 2013 / SB 942: AI-Generated Content Disclosure
Legal basis:AB 2013 (2026) + SB 942
In plain terms:Any AI-generated text must disclose to buyers that it was written by AI.
Why It Matters
- Mandatory as of 2026
- Undisclosed AI content can be deemed false advertising
What You Need to Do
- v2 adds an 'AI-generated' badge to every piece of AI-written text
- Content you edit before publishing no longer counts as AI-generated
- All AI content retains a full audit log