Water Infiltration/Mold
Type Matter: Water Infiltration/Mold
Issue: Can a real estate Agent be held liable for allegedly mis-diagnosing the cause of moisture under or around the property?
Answer: Probably Not
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Limiting Disclosures to Identification of Defects as Opposed to Diagnosis
Type Matter: Limiting Disclosures to Identification of Defects as opposed to Diagnosis
Issue: Does a Broker create greater risk by diagnosing defects as opposed to simply identifying such defects.
Answer: Yes
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TDS/AVID Disclosure Prior Repairs/Maintenance
Type Matter: TDS/AVID Disclosure of Prior Repairs/Maintenance
Issue: Should a listing Broker disclose prior repairs and maintenance invoices and records kept by sellers?
Answer: Almost always yes
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Understanding Disclosures
Type Matter: Understanding Disclosures
Issue: Can listing Agents be held liable for a Buyers’ lack of understanding of disclosures? Is there a difference if a Broker represents the Buyer?
Answer: Depends
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