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Natural Hazard Disclosure Report (NHD): Disclosing Disaster Risk When You Sell a House

HomeLight

If you need assistance completing California’s Natural Hazard Disclosure (NHD) Statement and Disclosure Report, HomeLight encourages you to reach out to a professional advisor. Let’s break down the contents of this document and explain its uses so you can keep your home sale on track. Why do I need an NHD report?

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How to Sell a House by Owner in California (2023 Updates)

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With such impressive sales figures, some sellers may be curious about how to sell a house by owner in California — a decision that could help them save on agent commissions. Often, the decision to go for sale by owner (or, “FSBO”) is motivated by a desire to save on agent commissions. Can FSBO sellers post a yard sign?

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Disastrous Disclosures

The Residential Specialist

Agents need to know and plan for what’s required of them with regard to natural disaster disclosures. When you live in southeast Texas, it feels as if Mother Nature is your best friend. As an agent, though, I will still disclose it—typically in the broker’s notes—because that’s usually the first question we get.”.

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Flood Plains, High Winds, and Leased Land: Your Guide to Buying a House in Palm Springs

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We talked to Dan Hamilton , a top real estate agent with 20 years experience, to get the lowdown on buying your ideal home in sunny Palm Springs. A shortage of homes for sale. As Hamilton says, “right now, our inventory is half what it was a year ago, so the number of homes available for sale is really low.”.

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7 Key Things About Seller Disclosures Every Homebuyer Should Know

HomeLight

Full disclosure forms are typically several pages long and ask in-depth, multi-part questions on topics like roof age, repair history, and homeowners’ association fees. For example, California has some of the nation’s strictest seller disclosure requirements. Disclosure-disclaimer.

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How Much Are Closing Costs in California?

HomeLight

A Top California Agent Can Reduce Your Costs Partner with a top California buyer’s agent who can help you navigate your homebuying journey and reduce the final amount you’ll pay at closing. We analyze over 27 million transactions and thousands of reviews to determine which agent is best for you based on your needs.

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The Key Paperwork You Need to Sell a House, With or Without a Realtor

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Even if you’re listing your home without a Realtor’s® help, you’ll still need to gather the necessary paperwork for the sale and fill it out correctly. We hope it helps illuminate this tricky part of the sale, while giving you an honest idea of just how complex real estate transactions can be! Original sale contract.