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Every house has some "quirks", and some have material defects that may affect the sales agreement or the asking price. Placing a less-than-perfect house on the market is fine as long as you and your real estate agent give the buyers information on any "hidden defects".
Most litigation in real estate transactions involves the buyer suing the seller for failure to disclose a problem. Whether it is a leaky roof, dry rot, plumbing or heating problems, or a wet basement, most courts do not apply the "let the buyer beware" rule to real estate transactions. Even if the buyers had a structural inspection and you sold the property "as is," you may be held responsible for undisclosed defects.
Sellers have an obligation to disclose both obvious and hidden defects. Courts have not been sympathetic to sellers who have lived in a house and are in a position to know what works and what doesn't, but do not fully reveal the facts. This is one area where honesty is the only policy. Ask your agent for help if you are unclear about any aspects of the disclosure form.
Covington Real Estate Team Covington Real Estate 2324 N. Main St. Belton, TX. 76513 254 939-3800 877 711-3800 Fax: 254 939-3232 Email: covington@number1expert.com
Terri Covington, owner, established Covington Real Estate in 2003 after being a top producer for a franchise office for several years. Realtors affiliated with Covington are involved in the local community, including chambers of commerce, school district committees, local government, churches, and universities. Many of the agents serve in leadership with the Temple-Belton Board of REALTORS and the Texas Association of REALTORS.
Terri shares, "God has blessed me with a wonderful organization of highly ethical and hard working REALTORS. We are like family and work together to get results for our clients."
Being an independent office has afforded Covington clients flexibility in marketing and buying strategies.
"We try to stay fresh in our marketing ideas and up to date with our education and negotiating skills." commented owner, Terri Covington.
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