What Are the “Must-Disclose” Items When Selling Your Home in 2026?

What do you have to tell buyers when selling your home? It’s one of those things that’s easy to overlook, but getting it wrong can cause serious problems after the sale. Being honest from the start not only protects you but also makes the process smoother and helps build trust with buyers.

To help you avoid surprises and delays, here are three important things you should always share with buyers.

1. Material defects. If there’s something that affects the value of your home or the safety of the people living in it, it needs to be shared. For example, cracks in the foundation that haven’t been fixed or flooding that keeps happening.

If it’s something a buyer would want to know before deciding to buy the home, it should be disclosed. Being open about these issues early helps prevent bigger problems later.

2. History of repairs or renovations. You should also let buyers know about major repairs or renovations done to the home. If you’ve made significant repairs to the roof, the foundation, or other major parts of the house, buyers should be aware of it. These kinds of updates can affect how buyers view the home’s condition and value.

This doesn’t include small maintenance tasks. Things like changing HVAC filters, painting, or other routine upkeep usually don’t need to be mentioned. The focus is on larger repairs or renovations and problems that require significant work to fix.

3. Environmental hazards. You also need to tell buyers about environmental issues that could affect the home. This may include things like lead-based paint, asbestos, radon gas, or mold. If you know about any of these in your home, buyers should be informed.

By sharing these must-know disclosures, you can avoid headaches and make the entire process run more smoothly. Being transparent isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s also a way to build trust with potential buyers.

Whether you’re ready to sell now or just starting to think about it, I can help guide you through the process. Reach out to (843) 478-1684, email mikramey@gmail.com, or visit healthy-realty.com to book a free consultation. I’ll make sure your home sale goes as smoothly as possible.