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7 Key Things About Seller Disclosures Every Homebuyer Should Know

HomeLight

You go to investigate the root cause of the water intrusion and discover something worse than wet carpet: evidence that the seller likely knew about the issue and told you nothing (nada! This is the exact type of unfair scenario that seller disclosures are supposed to protect you from as a homebuyer. Full disclosure.

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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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Under Contract vs. Pending Sale in Real Estate Transactions

Realty Biz

When you're looking to buy a home, you'll likely come across the terms "under contract" and "pending sale." This means that it’s crucial to understand the difference between a pending sale and an under contract and what they mean for a buyer or a seller. This means that the buyer and seller have agreed on the terms of the sale.

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Buyer Beware: Is That House For Sale Haunted?

Windemere Buying

Buyer Beware: Is That House for Sale Haunted? Ask to See the Seller Disclosure Form. This case set the standard for future seller disclosures. In this instance, they found that the history of the home and the seller’s experiences in it would have influenced the marketability.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Michigan

HomeLight

Ryan Dosenberry , Founder and CEO of Lakeshore Home Buyer , says that sellers unable or unwilling to make repairs is one of the most common reasons houses are sold “as is.” They don’t want to make the repairs themselves to lift the house for sale with a realtor. MLS has a field to mark a listing “as is”?

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Should I Tell Buyers My House is Haunted?

Windemere Selling

There’s one central question that haunts sellers who find themselves in this situation: Do I have to disclose that my house is haunted ? Selling a Haunted House All sellers have to provide disclosure forms to illuminate issues with the property and the home listed for sale.

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8 Powerful Questions From First-Time Home Sellers That Lead to Success!

Realty Biz

We explore everything you should know for a first-time house sale by answering frequently asked questions. Additionally, you'll need to prepare all necessary documents, such as disclosure forms and title deeds, to ensure a smooth transaction. Paying careful attention to these details leads to successful sales. Let's dig in.