Yes, in both NC & SC.

Yes. Mandatory varies though. 

Both in North and South Carolina.

California.  Yes.  

California - YES. 

There are a few exemptions ... mostly misunderstood. 

General rule - disclose what we know. 

Yes and plenty of them!

 Not in writing.

Yes in IL. I would guess it would be mandatory in most states.

It is not mandatory in Massachusetts, BUT I do have the seller's fill out the form. It gives an overall picture of the property history

It is mandatory if the seller has lived in the property within the last 3 years otherwise the property is exempt. This is the law in TN.

Yes, for Washington State for the typical sale.  There are several exceptions.

Yes in IL along with lead based paint & radon.

No, in NY they have an option to either fill it out or provide a $500 credit to buyers at closing.

It is mandatory (with some exceptions)

Chapter 25, Title 6 of the Delaware Code, requires a Seller of residential property to disclose in writing all material defects of the property that are known at the time the property is offered for sale or that are known prior to the time of final settlement. Residential property means any interest in a property or manufactured housing lot, improved by dwelling units for 1-4 families. The SELLER’S DISCLOSURE OF REAL PROPERTY CONDITION REPORT shall not apply to the following transfers of residential real property. Chapter 25, Title 6, §2577. SELLER(s) has circled each item number below that qualifies the property for exemption. 1. Transfers by a fiduciary in the course of the administration of the decedent's estate, guardianship or trust. Note: For estates, this exemption only applies if the executor or administrator is the seller. If people who inherited the property are the sellers, they must complete the Seller’s Disclosure form. 2. Transfers pursuant to court order such as transfers ordered by the Court of Chancery in the administration of an estate, trust or guardianship or pursuant to a Writ of Execution, by a trustee in bankruptcy or a receiver, by eminent domain, and transfers resulting from a decree for specific performance. 3. Transfers to a mortgagee by a mortgagor in default by a deed in lieu of foreclosure. 4. Transfers by any sheriff's sale for default on an obligation secured by a mortgage, judgment, tax or other lien. Note: If the seller is a lender who acquired the property by a deed in lieu of foreclosure or by sheriff sale, the lender is required to complete the Seller’s Disclosure form where reselling the property. 5. Transfers from one co-owner to one or more other co-owners. 6. Transfers made to a spouse or to a person or persons in the lineal line of consanguinity of one or more of the transferors. 7. Transfers between spouses resulting from a property settlement incident to a divorce. 8. Transfers to or from any government entity. 

It is not mandatory in CT but if you choose to not provide it you have to pay $500 to the buyer at closing! So they are usually part of the listing. 

Florida: 

Sellers disclosure is mandatory.

It is not mandatory to be in writing.

Eve

ps:  do Florida brokers not know this???

There is another option and some exclusions.

Yes, it is, but not for banks.  

Yes

It is NOT manditory in ND.

Yes, it is mandatory! And I  have the sellers fill it out in their own hand!

For the most part yes; however there are some properties that are exempt.  The top 3 are foreclosures, new homes, and estates.

No.... and I find this document useless for sellers as it just puts them in a position that can come back to hurt them .... I recommend to buyer agents put all questions in writing when submitting an offer and the seller will answer them to their best of their knowledge .... 

It has been since 1995.

ABSOLUTELY! 

Yes, unless it is a trust, flip, reo when the seller never lived there or it was rented last few years. 

Yes, with about ten exceptions. Ugh!

Yes.

Yes.

I'm in the same state as Fred Griffin LOL

In Colo. it is not.

The seller's disclosure is required for all homes. For vacant land, it is optional.

Yes.

Yes in CA, no in FL

with few exceptions, yes.

Disclose, disclose, disclose or be deposed in California...A

Not mandatory. Highly encouraged.

Not mandatory, but expected. Has no legal binding. Is the basis for litigation when a buyer goes stupid.

Be aware, one can not prove what they do not know and THAT is the issue with all such disclosures. Deliberate CONCEALMENT is a different issue. And the last three big real estate fraud cases in the Tampa area involved ATTORNEYS who know this is a 'Buyer beware' state.

Yes; without it the buyer gets a $500 credit and lots of curiosity about why it wasn't completed.  It's not required for estates or condos.  

Yes for about 22 yrs

I'm assuming disclosere that they are a real estate agent?  Both Buyers and Sellers must disclose.

it's foolish NOT to have a seller fill that disclosure.......

No sir, while it is recommended, it is not

Yes, in CA there are a series of disclosures that are mandatory for the sellers to give.

Not in writing.

Sellers' lawyers advise against completing the form and Buyers' Agents all ask for it.  Waste of time as it is in "the Sellers opinion"!!  We have court cases backed up with regard to this.  Buyer beware and have a thorough home inspection!

Yes unless weller has not lived in the home or the buyer signs a waiver

Yes

No, sellers can pay $500.00 at closing instead.

it is not, but I encourage it.

Yes.

Louisiana Yes

Yes it is mandatory and part of our AAR contract.

Praful, it is with a few exceptions.  We strongly encourage the seller to list all known material defects and safety issues.  The sellers are also supposed to re-certify at closing that no new issues have arisen since the property was placed under contract.

Yes.  Not only seller, but the agent has a duty to walk the property and note anything that may affectt value.

I use it and do it mandatory or not. How can it not be is a good question

No.

It is not mandatory in NH but i always recomend it. and if they do not know, write that but no blanks

In most cases it is required.

A Seller in MD Must fill out a disclosure or disclaimer statement and there are 5 cases where a property would be exempt.