A Special Real Estate Exemption for Capital Gains You have lived in the home as your principal residence for two out of the last five years. You have not sold or exchanged another home during the two years preceding the sale.
The updated Seller's Disclosure Statement requires all sellers, without distinction between residential, commercial and industrial properties, to divulge whether any part of the property falls within either (1) FEMA's designated Special Flood Hazard Area or “100-year floodplain,”; or (2) FEMA's designated Moderate Risk ...
Understanding Transfer Taxes A transfer tax on real estate may be imposed by state, county, or municipal authorities for the privilege of transferring real property within the jurisdiction. The government is effectively taxing the transfer of a legal deed, certificate, or title from a seller to a buyer.
In full disclosure states, the seller's agent has a responsibility to notify the seller of the duty to disclose all known material facts.
A seller's disclosure is a document provided by the seller to the buyer. It discloses any issues with the property that the seller is aware of that could hinder the new owner's enjoyment of the home. This is called a Seller's Disclosure Statement and is required for many real estate transactions.
Seller Disclosure Statements Are Now Mandatory Seller Disclosure Statements (“SDS”) are a familiar document to any New Jersey resident who has bought or sold a home. In the SDS, the Seller will list any known defects or issues with the property (i.e. water damage, termite infestation, structural issues, etc.)
Sellers are now required to provide a signed property condition disclosure statement before any sale contract is signed. This document details the condition of the property, helping buyers make informed decisions.
New Jersey requires that before closing can occur on new construction, the builder or seller obtain a certificate of occupancy from the municipality where the property is located. For the resale of an existing property, the state does not require sellers to obtain a certificate of occupancy.