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How can the mortgage industry be more prepared for the next natural disaster?

Housing Wire

The housing industry, from servicers to real estate agents and more, will feel the impacts of this year’s hurricane season far beyond 2022. Gibson went on to discuss reform that could help the industry move toward greater resilience in order to be more prepared for the next disaster. Many states do have sellers disclosure laws.

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SkySlope Launches Breeze to Make Sellers’ Disclosures Fast and Effortless

RIS Media

With the launch of Breeze, SkySlope gives agents the ability to prepare and send seller disclosures to their clients at lightning speed, from anywhere. The post SkySlope Launches Breeze to Make SellersDisclosures Fast and Effortless appeared first on RISMedia. For more information, visit [link].

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How to Prove a Seller Lied on a Real Estate Disclosure Form

RIS Media

In the world of real estate, the seller’s disclosure is a linchpin of transparency intended to guide informed decision-making for potential buyers. This pivotal document is also referred to as the “sellers disclosure,” “sellers disclosures,” or “sellers disclosure form.”

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Should I Tell Buyers My House is Haunted?

Windemere Selling

Though this case had a ripple effect in the housing industry, you should still check with your agent regarding the seller disclosure laws in your local market. Although the laws around haunted disclosures are a bit murky, if a buyer asks about the history of the home, you as the seller have a duty to be honest.

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Accuracy in Real Estate Listings

Hank Miller Team

Real estate laws vary by state but there is the expectation of full disclosure of all material facts about a property. Seller disclosures are completed and assumed to be truthful but that’s not always the case. Lawsuit wins against agents are rare, the industry is well insulated, but judgements against individuals are seen.

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6 Tips for Taking the Flood Insurance Risk Out of Home Closings

RIS Media

Flood risk is both a hidden peril and a great opportunity for the real estate industry to better protect their customers and communities as it can hinder real estate transactions and closings in many ways, such as: – Surprise coverage requirements can delay closings. How Real Estate Agents Can Use Flood Risk Data to Their Advantage.

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6 Tips for Taking the Flood Insurance Risk Out of Home Closings

RIS Media

Flood risk is both a hidden peril and a great opportunity for the real estate industry to better protect their customers and communities as it can hinder real estate transactions and closings in many ways, such as: – Surprise coverage requirements can delay closings. How Real Estate Agents Can Use Flood Risk Data to Their Advantage.

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