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  • CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

    AGENT VISUAL INSPECTION DISCLOSURE 
    (CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE § 2079 ET SEQ.)

    For use by an agent when a transfer disclosure statement is required or when a seller is exempt from completing a TDS

    (C.A.R. Form AVID, Revised 12/21) 

  • California law requires, with limited exceptions, that a real estate broker or salesperson (collectively, "Agent") conduct a reasonably competent and diligent visual inspection of reasonably and normally accessible areas of certain properties offered for sale and then disclose to the prospective purchaser material facts affecting the value or desirability of that property that the inspection reveals. The duty applies regardless of whom that Agent represents. The duty applies to residential real properties containing one-to-four dwelling units, and manufactured homes (mobilehomes). The duty applies to a stand-alone detached dwelling (whether or not located in a subdivision or a planned development) or to an attached dwelling such as a condominium. The duty also applies to a lease with an option to purchase, a ground lease or a real property sales contract of one of those properties.

    California law does not require the Agent to inspect the following:

    - Areas that are not reasonably and normally accessible
    - Areas off site of the property
    - Public records or permits
    -Common areas of planned developments, condominiums, stock cooperatives and the like.


    Agent Inspection Limitations:
    Because the Agent's duty is limited to conducting a reasonably competent and diligent visual inspection of reasonably and normally accessible areas of only the Property being offered for sale, there are several things that the Agent will not do. What follows is a non-exclusive list of examples of limitations on the scope of the Agent's duty.

    - Roof and Attic: Agent will not climb onto a roof or into an attic.
    - Interior: Agent will not move or look under or behind furniture, pictures, wall hangings or floor coverings. Agent will not look up chimneys or into cabinets, or open locked doors.
    - Exterior: Agent will not inspect beneath a house or other structure on the Property, climb up or down a hillside, move or look behind plants, bushes, shrubbery and other vegetation or fences, walls or other barriers.
    - Appliances and Systems: Agent will not operate appliances or systems (such as, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, pool or spa, heating, cooling, septic, sprinkler, communication, entertainment, well or water) to determine their functionality.
    - Size of Property or Improvements: Agent will not measure square footage of lot or improvements, or identify or locate boundary lines, easements or encroachments.
    - Environmental Hazards: Agent will not determine if the Property has mold, asbestos, lead or lead-based paint, radon, formaldehyde or any other hazardous substance or analyze soil or geologic condition.
    - Off-Property Conditions: By statute, Agent is not obligated to pull permits or inspect public records. Agent will not guarantee views or zoning, identify proposed construction or development or changes or proximity to transportation, schools, or law enforcement.
    - Analysis of Agent Disclosures: For any items disclosed as a result of Agent's visual inspection, or by others, Agent will not provide an analysis of or determine the cause or source of the disclosed matter, nor determine the cost of any possible repair.


    When you are ready to proceed and complete the AVID form questions, click Next.

  • Property & Inspection Information 

    Please complete the following information regarding the property and the inspection. 

  • Describe, Don't Diagnose!

    Important Tip: Your disclosures should be specific, but not speculative. You should identify only what can be seen and not guess as to causation, degree of danger, cost of remedial activity, or identify any technical terms.

  • Additional AVID forms required for other units. 

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  • Property Observations:

    California law requires agents representing buyers and sellers to conduct a reasonably competent and diligent visual inspection of residential property with one to four units; you are then required to disclose to the prospective purchaser material facts revealed by the visual inspection.  

  • Please select up to 3. This is the maximum number of fields allowed by C.A.R. for other rooms. You may add additional descriptions to the last question below. 

  • Please select up to 3. This is the maximum number of fields allowed by C.A.R. for bedrooms. You may add additional descriptions to the last question below. 

  • Please select up to 3. This is the maximum number of fields allowed by C.A.R. for bathrooms. You may add additional descriptions to the last question below. 

  • Please select up to 3. This is the maximum number of fields allowed by C.A.R. for "other". 

  • Additional Questions: 

    You can add any and all information previously not disclosed on the AVID from right here!

    Just remember: Describe, Don't Diagnose! 

  • Agent representing the Seller Signature:

  • This disclosure is based on a reasonably competent and diligent visual inspection of reasonably and normally accessible areas of the Property ont he date specified in this form. 

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  • Agent representing the Buyer Signature:

  • This disclosure is based on a reasonably competent and diligent visual inspection of reasonably and normally accessible areas of the Property ont he date specified in this form. 

  • Clear
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  • Should be Empty: