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RealReports enhances property document analysis with new multimodal AI feature

Housing Wire

The new feature harnesses the capabilities of multimodal artificial intelligence to instantly analyze and summarize complex property documents, including inspection reports, appraisals and seller disclosures. It pulls information from more than 30 data providers.

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Home, Sour Home: How Homebuyers Can Avoid a ‘Lemon’

HomeLight

Seller disclosures. In many states, seller disclosure forms are required to complete a real estate transaction. Each state has different requirements , but basically the seller is required to tell the buyer of any known problems with the house. Many new construction homes come with a home warranty from the builder.

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What Must Be Disclosed When Selling a House in Utah?

HomeLight

If you need assistance navigating the legalities of what to include on a home seller disclosure form in Utah, HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to your own advisor. We’ve consulted with a top real estate agent and researched items that must be disclosed to help make sense out of the seller disclosure form in Utah.

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What Legal Documents Will You Need for Buying a House? Here’s Your List

HomeLight

Some states require sellers to fill out a seller disclosure statement documenting known repair needs or health and safety hazards in the home. This can include anything from knowledge of lead-based paint or asbestos, to the seller’s awareness of water damage in the basement, a leaky roof, or damaged plumbing.

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Do You Need a Disclosure Form to Sell a House in New Jersey?

HomeLight

If you need assistance navigating the legalities of what to disclose when selling a home in New Jersey (NJ) or using seller disclosure forms, HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to your own advisor. For that reason, sellers have the option of responding to the questions by marking yes, no, or unknown.

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What Must Be Disclosed When Selling a House in Georgia?

HomeLight

Here’s a summary of specific things the disclosure statement addresses: General: Year the home was built, and if it’s vacant, occupied, or leased. Lead-based paint: If constructed or manufactured prior to 1978. Litigation and insurance: Related to negligent construction or defective building products, related insurance claims, etc.

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What Does As-Is Mean When House Hunting? And When Should Buyers Consider an As-Is Home?

HomeLight

It’s possible for the zoning rules to change after construction, or even for mistakes to happen, such as the builder constructing a duplex in a neighborhood where duplexes are not allowed. Talk to your agent about seller disclosures in your state. It’s not zoned for its use.

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