Most Texas sellers of residential property must give the buyer a written Seller’s Disclosure Notice, and the answers on it matter. This checklist helps you gather your records, prepare for the flood and insurance questions and complete the notice accurately before you sign a contract.
It includes a property details page to fill in, a list of records to collect, tips for answering with care and questions to ask your agent. For background, read our articles on the Texas seller’s disclosure notice and preparing your Houston home for sale, and see the Houston Home Seller’s Guide.
Who it is for: homeowners preparing to list, and sellers with an accepted offer who are completing their paperwork. This is general information, not legal advice.
What is inside
- A property details page to complete before you list
- A list of records to gather before you fill out the notice
- Tips for answering accurately, including flood and insurance questions
- Questions to ask your agent about forms, deadlines and exemptions
Questions this guide answers
- What is the Texas Seller’s Disclosure Notice?
- What records should I gather before I fill it out?
- How do I answer when I do not know something?
- What flood and insurance questions should I expect?
