CHAPTER 19 What Has to Be Disclosed When Selling a Home
It’s important to know that you can’t polish out every imperfection in your home. Some problems cannot and should not be taken away by a little bit of elbow grease. Many states now require the seller of a property to offer written disclosures about any unseen problems affecting the property and the neighborhood. Once you have a potential buyer, you are obligated to disclose any major problems that might affect the property’s value. It seems counterproductive to tell a potential buyer things that are wrong with your home, especially so close to the sale, but this transparency will create a stronger, more trustworthy 113
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