🔍 Did You Know: Disclosure requirements vary dramatically by state

This one surprises a lot of people.

The insight

Disclosure requirements vary dramatically by state. Here is what we are seeing in the data.

By the numbers

• Average seller transparency score: 72.4/100
• That means roughly 27.6% of findings go unmentioned in disclosures

Why this matters for buyers

Knowledge is leverage. The more you understand about what sellers typically do and do not disclose, the better prepared you are to ask the right questions and negotiate from a position of strength.

What you can do

1. Read the disclosure before the inspection — know what the seller claims

2. Give your inspector context on what was disclosed

3. After the inspection, compare the two documents line by line

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