They certainly have an incentive to not reveal a large number that might scare neighborhood associations and the city council.) 

The listing agent should not have listed the home as having more square footage than her measurements revealed.

During inspection, a water test revealed a dangerously high level of lead in the well.

Her mortgage statement revealed that it was an FHA mortgage with FHA MIP @ .85%.

I've been trying lately to ask questions that would reveal a 'no' ASAP so I don't waste time and have been finding it helpful, I hope it's of some us to you as well.

If results of said inspection reveal (A) additional large items of repair or maintenance needed without prior knowledge by buyer or (b) additional repairs where estimates add up to 1% of the sale price; the buyer may renegotiate the terms or rescind offer." 

My inspection report revealed a small water leak at the building's basement main water line (which is made of lead)--so eventually that will have to be replaced with a copper line.

more convo with the seller today revealed he doesnt know where all receipts for purchase are right now,,,I wouldnt either.

If they are serving as a dual agent they can only relay the information between both parties but can not reveal to you information that may put the seller at a disadvantage.

Let's pretend that my buyer wants to back out of a deal because of what a title search revealed; would an inspection clause suffice?