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Disclosures and Consequences

Disclosures and Consequences

Written by: 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.

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

    The SPQ: The Most Powerful (and Most Ignored) Document in California Real Estate
    Jan 10 2026

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

    The TDS Is Not a Summary, It’s a Liability Document
    Jan 3 2026

    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.
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    7 mins
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