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    5

    Request the disclosure packet

    Before the offerPhase 1 · Before the offer

    Many East Bay sellers order home and pest inspections before listing and share a disclosure packet with buyers. Reading it first lets you write a stronger offer with fewer surprises.

    What you do

    1. Read the home and pest reports with your agent
    2. Get contractor bids on big items before the offer date

    Who does what

    Your agentRequests the packet and walks you through the findings.
    Seller & listing agentProvides disclosures and any pre-inspections.
    YouReads the reports and decides if the issues are acceptable.

    Good to know

    • Pest reports split work into Section 1 (active damage) and Section 2 (conditions likely to cause damage)

    Ready to start at step 1?

    Text or call. I'll give you a straight answer.