The Insider's Guide To Selling Your Home By Owner- Rocio Fausto I | Page 111
the state regulations.
Overlooking issues such as misplaced land borders or an
unregulated build could scare off prospective buyers which is the
last thing you want on the eve of a sale.
On second thought, get an inspection
As you saw from Georgia’s very thorough requirements and
all the local disclosures that may fall through the cracks, you may
want to consider hiring a property inspector even if it is not
required by your state.
While the results of an inspection may cause unplanned
investments in renovations, you will be saving money from what
could be a much more costly lawsuit in the future if undisclosed
issues are discovered after the sale.
Also, having an inspection beforehand will also give you the
upper hand when negotiating with the prospective buyer since
there will be no last minute surprises or unfounded demands that
set the sale off course.
A disclosure for all
There are some disclosures that every home seller must
know because they are required in all fifty states. The use of leadbased paints or other hazard materials can be harmful to the
inhabitant of a home, especially if young children will be living
there. If any of these materials have been used in your home, the
buyer needs to know.
The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction
Act of 1992 (AKA ‘Title X’) states that if you are selling a home
built before 1978 you must comply with the following
procedures:
Give an EPA-approved information pamphlet on identifying
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