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Do I need to disclose if there was a death in the home?

Death due to sickness. Do I need to disclose that when selling?

Asked By Agatha | Atlanta, GA | 198 views | Selling | 8 months ago

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Julianne Clark / Your Lowcountry Realtor

Charter One Realty

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It depends on where you live. Some states require disclosure -- others do not. (There are probably many more deaths in homes than anyone ever know about.) If the death in the home was or was not a brutal event -- the neighbors would surely tell the new owners anyways.

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Tammi Nicholas

Epic Real Estate

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In Oklahoma, you have to disclose if the question is asked in writing.

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Joe Battersby

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If you are in Georgia and it was a "peaceful" death you do not need to disclose. Some states require, but not Georgia.

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Danny Martin

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In Maryland if it is not a material fact of the home then no, you do not

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Holli Clem

Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners

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In Georgia, you are not required to disclose upfront, however, if asked directly you must answer honestly.

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