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Does a Home Seller Have to Disclose Repaired Defects?

Hank Miller Team

In many cases, a known easement or encroachment or even pending land use changes can be considered latent defects. While a listing agent might not have the same firsthand knowledge as a seller, they cannot misrepresent the home. However, full disclosure is often the best idea.

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What Does As-Is Mean When House Hunting? And When Should Buyers Consider an As-Is Home?

HomeLight

Look at deed and land records for red flags. Check the property records to verify that everything, from historical tax payments to assessed land value, appears to be in order. Talk to your agent about seller disclosures in your state. Add an inspection contingency.

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Flood and Disaster Disclosures: Law, Precedent and Grades for All 50 States

RIS Media

Connecticut requires by law that sellers disclose flood hazard and inland wetland designations along with fire and smoke damage, but does not mandate anything regarding past flooding events or damage, or whether flood insurance is required on that property. There are no mandatory flood disclosure forms or requirements in Vermont.

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What Must Be Disclosed When Selling a House in Georgia?

HomeLight

F304 Georgia Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement – Condominium. F307 Georgia Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement – Lot/Land. F310 Georgia Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement – New Construction. How Much Is Your Georgia Home Worth Now?

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6 Flat Fee MLS Companies in Wisconsin to Sell Your FSBO Home

HomeLight

Rate package overview: $299 Bronze – This package is meant for selling land or lots. It also features phone and email support, as well as seller disclosures. Reviews and rating summary: Houzeo has 4.9 out of 5 stars (769 total reviews) on Google. Reviewers praise the company’s customer service and low costs.

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What Must Be Disclosed When Selling a House in Utah?

HomeLight

If you need assistance navigating the legalities of what to include on a home seller disclosure form in Utah, HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to your own advisor. We’ve consulted with a top real estate agent and researched items that must be disclosed to help make sense out of the seller disclosure form in Utah.

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What Must Be Disclosed When Selling a House in Florida?

HomeLight

In a nutshell, Niakan says, the disclosure form is a handy way to get honest about what you do know — and not worry about what you don’t. Let’s jump into what you need to know about Florida’s seller disclosure form — and what it means for sellers, and buyers, in the Sunshine State. Roads and land use.