06/05/2026
Before you buy a house, there are some documents and inspections that some buyers don't read… and it can cost you tens of thousands of dollars later.
Here are the 3 biggest red flags I look for in a disclosure review.
1. WATER / DRAINAGE
Has the seller ever had leaks, drainage issues, standing water, roof problems, sump pumps, mold, ANYTHING.
Because water is patient. It waits. And then it becomes YOUR problem after close.
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2. UNPERMITTED WORK
Finished garage? Added bathroom? Converted basement? Great… were permits pulled?
The county absolutely cares when you go to pull your next permit, insure the home, or sell the home down the line.
Yes — buyers can inherit code violations they don't know even exist."
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3. NEIGHBOR / AREA ISSUES
Noise complaints. Boundary disputes. Easements. Shared driveways. Problem neighbors.
You’re not just buying the house… you’re buying the experience of living there.
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A good disclosure review isn’t about killing deals. It’s about knowing what you’re walking into before you wire hundreds of thousands of dollars.
