Do I still have to fill out a seller disclosure if I sell as-is?

Property Condition · Updated

"As is" is about repairs, not about disclosure

Selling a house as-is means you are not fixing anything before closing. It does not mean the law stops asking what you already know.

N.C. Chapter 47E requires a Residential Property Disclosure Statement for most residential transfers, including single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses. Our as-is guide lists the kinds of things the form asks about: known structural defects, roof issues, plumbing, electrical and HVAC problems, pest damage, environmental issues, flooding history and HOA information.

The "No Representation" answer is real

Chapter 47E lets a seller answer "No Representation" to a question on the form instead of making a statement about that condition. It is a lawful option, and it is commonly used by sellers who never lived in the property and genuinely do not know the answer.

It is not a way to bury something you do know about. Choosing "No Representation" where you have actual knowledge of a defect is the choice that causes trouble afterward.

Who is exempt

Chapter 47E exempts several categories of transfer, including transfers by an executor or administrator of an estate and sales under a deed of trust or a foreclosure. If you inherited the house and you are the personal representative of the estate, the form usually does not apply to your sale. Your closing attorney will confirm which exemption fits your deed before you sign anything.

What we ask for

We do not require the full disclosure form. We do our own walkthrough and assume the condition risk ourselves. You can still be transparent about known issues, and we will not penalize you for a long list. We have seen worse.

We also do not require a traditional inspection, so there is no inspection report to produce and no repair addendum to negotiate later. Our offer is based on our own eyes rather than your disclosures, and the price we put in the contract is the price at closing.

If you are selling to anyone else, a listed buyer or a different cash buyer, assume the form applies to you until your attorney says otherwise.

Read the as-is guide, or send us the address and skip the paperwork.

Related questions

  • Can I sell a house with liens, back taxes or code violations?

    Often, yes. We handle liens, unpaid property taxes and code violations at closing in most cases. We will research the issues and include the solutions in our written offer, so you know exactly what happens before you sign.

  • Do I need to clean out the house before you come?

    No. Leave everything: dirty dishes, old furniture, decades of belongings, whatever is there. Our walkthrough works around existing conditions, and we dispose of what is left after closing.

  • Do you buy homes with fire damage?

    Yes. We have bought homes with minor fire damage and homes that need rebuilding from the studs. Even totally destroyed homes can sometimes be purchased for land value plus whatever we can salvage.

  • Do you buy mobile or manufactured homes?

    Sometimes. Mobile homes have specific considerations around land ownership and titling, so call us to discuss. Manufactured homes on permanent foundations are often buyable like traditional homes.

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