🏠 First-Timer Tuesday: How to Read a Seller Disclosure (Without a Law

The seller disclosure is a legal document where the seller tells you what they know about the property's condition. Learning to read it is a superpower.

What to look for

Focus on three things: blank sections (what did they skip?), "unknown" answers (what are they avoiding?), and the specifics of what they did disclose. Vague language like "to the best of my knowledge" is common but worth noting.

The transparency gap

Our data shows sellers disclose about 64% of what inspectors eventually find. That gap is not always dishonest — sellers genuinely may not know about some issues. But it is the gap where your negotiation power lives.

State by state

Disclosure requirements vary by state. Some states require thorough Transfer Disclosure Statements; others allow "as-is" sales with minimal disclosure. Always know your state's requirements before you start reading.

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