California requires those selling FSBO to fill out and file many documents and forms. Several of these documents are legally binding agreements.San Diego charges a transfer tax on almost all real estate transactions. Some exemptions exist, such as a parent giving a home to a child. Do you have a La Jolla home you are considering selling? California, like many states, requires its residential property sellers to disclose, in writing, details about the property they have on the market. There are 8 different ways to hold title on a new home in California. New Venture Escrow provides a comparison for your reference.