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What do I need to disclose when selling a home?

What do I need to disclose when selling a home? Is there a timeframe? If something happened 5 or 10 years ago, do I still need to disclose?
Asked By Cheryl | Dallas, TX | 268 views | Selling | 11 months ago
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Jamie Merwin

ZMD REALTY

You must legally disclose everything you have knowledge of, regardless of the time frame.
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Jennifer Schill

Keller Williams Brazos West

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Texas has required disclosure forms for property conditions. A good real estate agent will be familiar with these forms and insist you fill them out truthfully and fully.

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John Dean

Engel & Volkers

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There should be clarity on any issues with a home. Disclosure is the name of the game in MA and I would assume it would hold true in any market. Fail to disclose could cause massive legal issues. Disclose .. disclose ... disclose.
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Lisa Bolanos, JD

Elevate Realty

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The rule is disclose, disclose, disclose. Generally, as homeowners, we are aware of any defects in or outside of our home. I managed litigation for real estate errors and omissions insurance. The most common case was based on a failure to disclose. I absolutely recommend disclosing anything including any insurance claims whether they were 20 years ago. You don’t want to find yourself in a lawsuit.

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