| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | Varies by home - confirm in your quote |
| Time | Varies by buyer - confirm in your quote |
| Who's qualified | Real estate brokerage services must be provided by a licensed Texas broker |
What does as is mean when selling in Dallas-Fort Worth?
In Texas residential sales, an as is clause means the buyer accepts the property in its present condition with any and all defects. The only warranties are for title and the contract itself. There is no warranty on the physical condition of the home.
Do you still have to disclose defects when you sell house as is?
Yes. Texas Property Code Section 5.008 requires sellers to disclose material facts and the physical condition of the property, including prior flooding events. Checking the as is box does not remove that duty for known defects and needed repairs.
What is the Texas Seller's Disclosure Notice?
The Seller's Disclosure Notice from the Texas Real Estate Commission is required for sellers of previously occupied single-family residences. It must be used with contracts entered into on or after September 1, 2023. Get the form from TREC through Texas.gov.
How do Dallas-Fort Worth conditions affect an as is sale?
Dallas-Fort Worth has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers, and much of Dallas sits on expansive clay soil, making foundation and drainage details especially important. Normal annual precipitation is 37.01 inches, and wettest periods are typically spring and fall. Buyers may ask about flooding and foundation history.
Who can handle the sale in Texas?
Brokerage services for buying or selling property must be provided by a licensed broker, and each brokerage company operates under the direct oversight of an individual broker license holder. TREC does not regulate fees paid to license holders; fees are set by agreement with each professional.
What to do next
- Get the Seller's Disclosure Notice from TREC at Texas.gov before signing a contract.
- List all known material defects and needed repairs, including any prior flooding events, per Texas Property Code Section 5.008.
- Ask the pro for proof of a Texas broker license, since brokerage services require a licensed broker.
- Request a cash offer quote that states the as is condition and present condition of the property.
- Call (469) 966-5015 or email [email protected] for a free quote from a local cash home buyer.
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