Homebuilder Services

A full spectrum of disclosure services for homebuilders and developers is offered under our sister brand, First American Natural Hazards Disclosures (FANHD). These services are described below.

  California Focus

First American was the first company to offer New Home and Subdivision disclosure reports to California Homebuilders. With our recent growth, we are also the leading provider of these services.

Our reports allow the builder to comply with the natural hazard disclosure requirements specified by California law and the builder reporting requirements set forth by the California Department of Real Estate (DRE).

Order a Builder Report, or for more information contact Donna Wetzel, Director of Sales, Builder Services Division, by phone a 1-800-881-9442 or email
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At FANHD we pride ourselves on our fast, accurate and professional service to all our clients, including Homebuilders and Developers. Our Builder Division has designated representatives to answer questions and help guide the process from DRE to sale outs. We provide specific natural hazard disclosures designed to meet the changing needs of today's new home builder.

Property Disclosure Report (PDR®)

Every FANHD PDR® includes determinations for:

• Special Flood Hazard Areas
• Dam Inundation Areas
• Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
• State Responsibility Areas
• Earthquake Fault Zones
• Seismic Hazard Mapping Act Zones
• Airport Influence Areas
• Bay Area Conservation District Disclosure

Property Tax Disclosures

After monthly mortgage payments, property taxes are the next largest financial obligation a homebuyer has. Full disclosure for property taxes is now available. For the builder at DRE application to notifying buyers of supplemental tax bills to come, we have the report for you.

In addition, all FANHD employees have completed courses in business ethics and HUD's Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA).

Subdivision Tax Report : From Tax Analysis to Completed Form RE624 Section 18

• General Breakdown of Property Tax Bill
• Property Tax Charge Descriptions
• Assessor's Parcel Map
• Completed California DRE form 624C (s)

New Home Tax Disclosure Report

• Complete breakdown of property tax bill for new home buyer
• Required Notice of Special Tax and/or Notice of Special Assessments
• Accelerated Foreclosure Notice
• Notice of Supplemental Tax Bill Notice

Notice of Supplemental Property Tax Report

• Estimate of Supplemental Tax amounts and number of bills a buyer will receive.

Today's new home buyers are sophisticated and smart. It's likely they are home sellers as well as a new home buyers. They understand the importance of full disclosure and the impact disclosures can have on a home's desirability. We believe an informed buying decision makes for a happy home buying experience.

Order a Builder Report (download)

Land Surveys, Appraisals and Phase I Environmental Services

If you are developing or subdividing raw land or commercial property, please inquire about land survey, appraisal and Phase I environmental services by our sister company, First American Commercial Real Estate Services (FACRES). Contact Kevin Frank, Sr. Vice President of Sales, by phone at (405) 476-0546 or email.