TEXAS STATEWIDE

TREC No. OP-H Seller's Disclosure Notice

Tell buyers what you know about the property — clearly, legally, and completely.

Texas law requires sellers of residential property to give this notice to buyers before closing. It discloses what the seller knows about the property's features, condition, defects, flood history, and legal issues — so the buyer can make an informed decision.

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Average time

30–60 minutes

Difficulty

moderate

Best for

Texas home sellers completing required disclosure before a residential property sale

What this form stands for

Give the buyer a complete picture of what you know about the property's condition, history, and legal status — protecting yourself from liability and giving the buyer the information they need to proceed with confidence.

Failing to disclose a known material defect can expose you to buyer lawsuits after closing. This form discloses what you KNOW — you are not required to inspect or investigate, but you cannot knowingly omit what you already know.

What you'll need

Property address
Knowledge of all appliances, systems, and features on the property
Any permits (or lack of permits) for additions or repairs
FEMA flood map zone status for the property
History of any flood insurance claims or FEMA assistance received
Knowledge of any HOA fees, liens, lawsuits, or code violations affecting the property

How the walkthrough is organized

Property features inventory

Check off which appliances, systems, and features exist on the property — from kitchen appliances and HVAC to pool equipment, fireplaces, and the type of water and sewer connections.

Known defects in structures

Disclose any known problems with the physical structure: walls, ceilings, floors, roof, foundation, plumbing, electrical, and more.

Environmental and hazard conditions

Report any known environmental hazards — termites, asbestos, lead paint, radon, improper drainage, previous fires, or subsurface pits — even if they were treated in the past.

Repair needs

Disclose any item or system you know currently needs repair, even if it is not covered by the defect categories above.

Flood history and flood zone

Describe the property's flood insurance coverage, history of flooding, and whether any part of the property is in a regulated flood zone (100-year, 500-year, floodway, flood pool, or reservoir).

Flood insurance and FEMA claims

Disclose whether you ever filed a flood damage insurance claim or received FEMA or SBA disaster assistance for this property.

Property notices and legal status

Disclose HOA fees, shared common areas, unpermitted construction, deed restriction violations, lawsuits, health or safety conditions, and special district memberships affecting the property.

Ready to start?

Docgle asks calm, plain-English questions and keeps the official source attached for review.

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