Home Selling and Disclosure Requirements
Sellers must be knowledgeable about their state laws governing their obligations to disclose the property's condition and defects to potential buyers. If a seller does not disclose the required information mandated by his or her state laws, the seller is at risk for loss of money, damages, and potential lawsuits.
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Disclosure Duties in Real Estate Sales, and Liability for Real Estate Fraud and Undisclosed DefectsSome states only require sellers to disclose known defects with a property if they are specifically asked about them. However, the rules in California are much more stringent. Every seller of real property has a duty of disclosure. Failing to disclose these defects can result in significant consequences to the seller of real property.
Read more- Necessary Disclosures in Real Property Transactions
Here is what you need to know about disclosing certain information about your property when you go to sell it.
Read more - Real Estate Foreclosure and Disclosure
When a property is foreclosed, there are many disclosures that you may need to provide about it when selling it. Here is what you need to know.
Read more - Seller Obligations to Disclose Conditions to Home Buyer
Once a seller receives a valid offer from a potential buyer, there are certain things that he or she must disclose to the buyer. Here is what you need to know.
Read more - Seller’s Obligation to Disclose Certain Material Conditions
A home seller has the obligation to disclose certain conditions of the property after receiving an offer.
Read more - Failing to Disclose Environmental Defects in Property Sales
There are certain environmental problems that a seller must disclose after receiving an offer on a property. Here are the basics.
Read more - Massachusetts Law on Failing to Disclose Defects of Residential Properties
Massachusetts' property sellers have certain duties, including to disclose certain defects of their residential properties. Legal action can arise when these duties are not fulfilled.
Read more - Flipped House For Sale - Does Realtor Have a Duty to Disclose It Was Flipped?
Learn about the requirements to disclose information about a property that was recently flipped.
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