Originally posted by @Russell Brazil:Every state except Texas (I think) sales price is public record.I don't know about the other 49 states, but you are 100% correct, Texas is a non disclosure state on sales price for property. 

Listing agents can easily include this information on the listing itself and along with the Seller's Disclosures.  

2) Avoid Misunderstandings - be up front and clear about every aspect and with every person - Do Make full disclosures, put it in writing, people have bad memories3) Avoid putting your (career) ladder up against the wrong wall and climbing it - Do think about what you want for an outcome and walk the steps backward on paper to outline how to get where and who you want to be

Not only that, but the selling agent is the one who got the tenants in there without any lead tests, disclosures, or registering the property with the county. 

*Now full disclosure* Although this is my first post here, I do not want to come to this forum to suck the information out of everyone, I want to add value!

The MLS forms are for entering the property into the MLS and are not related to the actual contract + disclosure forms published by the state Association of Realtors®

It is important that you use the right disclosures.

:) I have been doing it for about 30 years.Make sure that you do it the right way with full disclosure and transparency.

That said, knowing contracts, disclosures, and how to properly negotiate are important factors.

Nothing I'm aware of bars attorneys from drafting, reviewing, and advising on promissory notes, but loans used for household purposes typically now require it to be finalized through a licensed broker with specific disclosures.