Real Homes For Sale

Selling property can be a legal minefield, but Seller Beware! tells how to navigate safely around the problems that can arise from an undisclosed defect in a home. Many states now require sellers to disclose some defects. Author Robert Irwin, a former real estate broker, urges sellers to go further to avoid ending up in court. He explains what defects to disclose (all), when to disclose them (up front, if major), what to fix, and what to leave. Seller Beware! is a scary catalog of household dangers: electrical systems about to catch fire, plumbing awash in heavy metals, walls flaking lead paint, foundations emanating radon, attics full of asbestos. The book is intended for sellers, but buyers looking to stay healthy can learn what to look out for in Seller Beware! --Barry Mitzman