Buck Real Estate Disclosures

NWMLS FORM 17: The NWMLS form 17 disclosure form is information provided by the seller only and in no way intended to be a warranty.

LEAD BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE: Sellers of Residential Properties built prior to 1978 must provide a signed lead based paint disclosure form (NWMLS 22J ~ or equivalent). Read the EPA Lead Paint Hazards Pamphlet for more information.

MOLD: Buck Real Estate and our agents are not mold experts & therefore we recommend relying on a licensed and bonded mold expert with regard to evaluation & eradication of mold. To learn more about mold read the Mold Guide.

REFERRALS TO SERVICE PROVIDERS: Buck Real Estate will from time to time recommend or refer service providers, such as home inspectors, contractors, lenders, attorneys, tax advisers, closing agents, title companies,appraisers, short sale negotiators, and other firms. Buyer and sellers are not required to use any recommended firms. All clients are encouraged to check the licensing / bonding / insurance of any independent firm hired for services. Buyer and seller acknowledge that the agent is not liable for any damages caused by any referred service providers.

NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS: Buck Real Estate and agents make no warranties or representations regarding the value of the property, condition, title, location, zoning, development possibility, views, odors, noise, environmental issues, upcoming assessments, legal issues, buyer’s financial strength, tax consequences, home owner’s association issues, covenants, restrictions and other unknown circumstances with regard to the property. We recommend relying on the services of the professional experts in each field (i.e. appraisers, consultants, etc.).

LEGAL, FINANCIAL & TAX ADVICE: Buck Real Estate and agents are not licensed to practice law or accounting and therefore can’t give any legal advice or professional financial advice. Attorney review is recommended. Buyer &seller have the right to seek legal advice before entering into agreement.

THE LAW OF REAL ESTATE AGENCY: This pamphlet describes your legal rights in dealing with a real estate firm or broker. Please read it carefully before signing any documents. Law of Real Estate Agency pamphlet

WIRE FRAUD: Buyers and Sellers of Real Estate have recently become targets for Wire Fraud scams. Protect yourself by reading the Wire Fraud Alert from the Washington Association of Realtors. CALL BEFORE YOU WIRE to confirm wire instructions.

CLUE REPORTS/INSURANCE CLAIMS HISTORY: Buck Real Estate recommends obtaining a C.L.U.E. report or Insurance claims history as part of a buyer's due diligence as it may contain material information about the property. Learn More HERE.