Other things to remember to include are usually a lead based paint disclosure, possibly a radon or mold disclosure, and if your city or state has an occupancy limits law be sure to include that. 

@Brandon Vannier I have been investing out of state for close to 15 years (full disclosure I do it for a living and assist others).

Full disclosure, we haven't ever done one, so I'm sure there are others who have actually done this that can give more insight if I'm forgetting anything. 

Every bank now has their own ridiculous terms: buyer pays all agent's fees, seller doesn't do disclosures, even back taxes are on the buyer!

Disclosure is everything, make sure that you inform both parties that you are a real estate broker and you'll then need to negotiate a commission with the seller.What you can do as a broker is to purchase a distressed property and then rehab and resell, no issues there unless you don't treat the seller fairly and ethically.

It's one of the towns that's frequently featured on national news programs when storms impact the northeast.Perhaps things are different in Florida, but I have every reason to trust Tim as he's been selling flood insurance for a very long time.Full disclosure - I have no relationship with Murphy Carty Insurance other than as a customer for my home, auto, business and builder's risk policies. 

Maybe I'm wrong.Also on a side note- Because Texas is a non disclosure state, wouldn't that be an example of a reason that our housing market is and will forever be inefficient?

Hi Everyone,I'm in the process of flipping a house and interior work will start this coming week. This is a foreclosure and the village inspector found mold in the building, which was disclosed to me prior to buying t...

Were you provide the required Seller's Disclosure by the seller. 

Writing offers is a serious business - you need to know and understand every word in that offer and most importantly -- you need to understand disclosures and have a sense of fairness.Also understand that agents DO NOT write contracts (unless they are lawyers) they can ONLY fill in the blanks on a standard approved contract of sale (usually 20-35 pages).You can design your own contract if you are presenting yourself.When making offers nationwide -I always have "Hybrid" clause (sellers love this)Use banking days (nothing goes as expected in real estate deals - you need time to get to the profit)A built-In extension (you need time and don't want to beg for an extension.)Financing clauses - (the sweeter you can make the deal - the easier it will be to assign your contract - we call it CONTRACT CANDY - ask for everything - the furniture - car in the garage - lawn equipment - money back at settlement - paint the house - delayed settlement etc.)A memorandum of understanding - sellers need to understand your motivation and what you are trying to accomplish and who you are - do you have a license, bonded, insured - references - testimonials - etc. remember you are a buyer - sellers look to you to satisfy their financial needs or real estate problems - don't be cavalier about your actions - leave ego at home.