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Even if a formal disclosure isn't mandatory, you
are probably required by law to tell your buyers about known
problems, often referred to as material facts. Learn your
obligations by contacting the agency that oversees real estate sales
in your state. Many offer disclosure forms online Lead Paint? If
your house was built prior to 1978, federal law requires that you
disclose that the home could contain lead based paint and give
buyers details about past tests for lead paints. You must also offer
buyers the opportunity to do their own lead paint testing. Most
people don't perform the tests, but you must furnish them with a
lead paint pamphlet, which is available free online from the EPA.
Can the Buyer Really Buy?
A good real estate agent verifies a buyer's pre-approval status
before he shows them property. When you sell by owner you'll deal
with many people, including those who are qualified to buy a home
and those who don't have a chance of getting a home financed.
People who know they cannot buy sometimes think
that for sale by owner homes offer a better opportunity, because
they're hoping to find a seller who will finance the transaction.
Contract Forms
Who will provide the contract forms that will be used for an offer
to purchase your house, you or the buyer? You can write a contract
yourself on a piece of paper, but it probably wouldn't offer much
protection for either your or your buyer. The forms you use should
be valid for your state's real estae laws and cover issues that are
important for your location.
If you aren't contract savvy, have a real estate
attorney review any offer before you sign it. Don't cut corners,
neglecting to get advice from an attorney or other knowledgeable
person will cost you money, not save it.
The Buyer's Deposit
The contract should spell out what happens to the buyer's deposit
money if the deal falls through:
• Under what conditions would the buyer get it back? (unable to get
financing etc.)
• Under what conditions would you expect to keep it? (buyer backs
out for no good reason)
The deposit money is NOT yours until the house sells or the buyer
breaks the contract. It must be credited to the buyer's funds on
closing day and ideally should be held in someone's trust account
until then.
Bottom Line
Real estate laws and customs differ in nearly every state in the US,
so it's essential that you do some research on a state and local
level to be sure you are complying with all laws associated with the
sale of your home.
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