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Do I need to disclose if there was a death in the home?
Death due to sickness. Do I need to disclose that when selling?
Asked By Agatha | Atlanta, GA | 611 views | Selling | 1 year ago
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Julianne Clark | Your Lowcountry Compass
Charter One Realty
It depends on where you live. Some states require disclosure -- others do not. (There are probably many more deaths in homes than anyone ever know about.) If the death in the home was or was not a brutal event -- the neighbors would surely tell the new owners anyways.
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Tammi Nicholas
Epic Real Estate
In Oklahoma, you have to disclose if the question is asked in writing.
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Joe Battersby
EXIT Assurance Realty
If you are in Georgia and it was a "peaceful" death you do not need to disclose. Some states require, but not Georgia.
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Danny Martin
Keller Williams Flagship
In Maryland if it is not a material fact of the home then no, you do not
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Holli Clem
Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
In Georgia, you are not required to disclose upfront, however, if asked directly you must answer honestly.
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