AgencyIntermediateCalifornia Exam

A selling agent (buyer's agent) is required to conduct which type of inspection of a residential property in California?

AA licensed structural engineering inspection, under standard California agency practice
BA competent and diligent visual inspection of accessible areas of the propertyCorrect
CA review of all permits pulled on the property since it was built, as commonly applied in brokerage relationships
DA neighborhood crime statistics review, consistent with typical listing agreement terms

Why A competent and diligent visual inspection of accessible areas of the property Is Correct

Answer B: A competent and diligent visual inspection of accessible areas of the property

Under Civil Code §2079, a selling (buyer's) agent — and the listing agent — must conduct a reasonably competent and diligent visual inspection of the property's accessible areas and disclose to the buyer material facts that would affect the property's value or the buyer's decision to purchase.

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