Disclosures and Consequences

About Disclosures and Consequences

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.

Publisher

Jason Piske

Category

business · education · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Jan 2026

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Episode 13 - Interview with Chris Lengquist

   Send us Fan Mail Most disclosure problems are not bold lies - they are tiny omissions, sloppy assumptions, and documents nobody actually reads. Jason Piske and realtor, broker, and former private investigator Chris Lengquist show why that combination can turn a deal into a disaster, and how the best agents catch the red flags before they become lawsuits. Chris brings a rare investigative mindset to real estate, explaining how years of private-investigator work trained him to hear what is not...

2. 

   5 Sept 2026

   Episode 12 - Bryan Thompson - Trust Attorney

   Send us Fan Mail Probate and trust sales can turn a routine closing into a legal, emotional, timeline-driven mess fast. Trust attorney Brian Thompson breaks down the hidden rules real estate agents need to know before they get stuck in a deal with court confirmation, family conflict, or a buyer who expects a 10-day close. If you work listings, represent buyers, or ever find yourself staring at a trust or probate file and wondering what happens next, this conversation gives you the roadmap. ...

3. 

   29 Aug 2026

   Episode 11 - Interview with Lenka Ilic

   Send us Fan Mail Most New York apartment renovation deals go sideways before demo starts - because owners are sold on “design build” when the law requires something very different. Architect Lenka Ilic breaks down why that buzzword can hide missing disclosures, one-sided contracts, and serious risk for anyone planning a renovation in NYC. Jason Piske and Lenka unpack the real difference between professional design services, contracting services, and interior design - and why combining them ...

4. 

   22 Jun 2026

   Episode 10 - Interview with Jason Sharon

   Send us Fan Mail In todays' episode I interview Jason Sharon a a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran, nuclear engineer, and mortgage expert. As Owner/Broker of Home Loans Inc. in Charleston, SC, he specializes in VA loans and investment property financing by serving veterans, first-time buyers, and real estate investors across the Southeast. A published author of five mortgage books and a frequent media contributor to Forbes, Yahoo Finance, and Money.com, Jason turns complex mortgage topics into clear,...

5. 

   7 Jun 2026

   Episode 9 - Interview with Burt Mulwitz

   Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Disclosures & Consequences, I sit down with veteran real estate broker, investor, mentor, and author Burt Mulwitz. With decades of experience buying, selling, investing, and navigating changing markets, Burt shares the lessons he's learned from a lifetime in real estate. www.burtmentor.com #podmatch Support the show

6. 

   21 Apr 2026

   Origin Story

   Send us Fan Mail Why does House Owl exist—and why should real estate agents care? In this origin episode of Disclosures & Consequences, Jason Piske shares the personal experience that exposed a major gap in real estate transactions: the difference between delivering disclosures and actually understanding them. Drawing from real-world experience as a California Realtor, Jason breaks down why even good agents miss critical details, how buyers get overwhelmed by paperwork, and where transact...

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   30 Mar 2026

   Episode 7 - Preliminary Title Report

   Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Disclosures & Consequences, Jason Piske of House Owl breaks down one of the most overlooked documents in a California real estate transaction: the preliminary title report. Most agents only skim the prelim for unpaid taxes, liens, or obvious title issues — but some of the biggest transaction risks are often buried in the old recorded items nobody takes time to read. Jason walks through real-world examples of: outdated easementsprior oil drilling use on ...

8. 

   8 Mar 2026

   HOA Financials: The Numbers That Can Bury a Deal (or an Agent)

   Send us Fan Mail Budgets, reserve studies, percent funded, funding plans—these HOA financial documents are often skimmed or ignored, but they reveal the true health (or hidden vulnerabilities) of a community. In this episode, Jason Piske shares a real California case from Anaheim where SB 326 balcony inspections triggered a $2.5 million repair bill and a $30,000 per-unit special assessment—even though it happened before escrow opened. The seller was motivated to pay it off from equity so the ...

9. 

   19 Feb 2026

   HOA Documents Part 1: The Meeting Minutes

   Send us Fan Mail HOA documents are some of the largest — and most misunderstood — disclosures in California real estate. Many packages exceed hundreds of pages, and when agents feel unsure about interpreting them, the meeting minutes often get overlooked entirely. In this episode of Disclosures & Consequences, Jason Piske of House Owl shares a real-world story that changed how he approaches HOA documents forever — and explains why meeting minutes are often the earliest warning signs of fu...

10. 

    10 Feb 2026

    The NHD - The Quiet Report That Causes Loud Lawsuits

    Send us Fan Mail 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-do...

11. 

    20 Jan 2026

    The AVID: “Nothing Noted” Is Never Nothing

    Send us Fan Mail 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 closin...

12. 

    10 Jan 2026

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

    Send us Fan Mail 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 look...

13. 

    3 Jan 2026

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

    Send us Fan Mail 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 issu...

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