Oliver Realty

Tucson Luxury Seller Disclosures

Managing Liability & Protecting Your Assets

Executive Summary

What must be disclosed when selling a home in Tucson?
Arizona law requires sellers to disclose all known material facts that could negatively affect a property's value or a buyer's decision. This is done via the SPDS (Seller Property Disclosure Statement). In Tucson ($700k–$3M+ market), critical disclosures often involve Polybutylene piping (common in Foothills homes built 1978-1995), Termite history, Roof repairs, and Solar lease agreements. Full transparency minimizes post-closing lawsuit risks.

The Strategy: Disclose to Protect

Many sellers fear that disclosing a defect will kill the deal. In reality, undisclosed defects cause lawsuits.

In the high-stakes luxury market, buyers do not expect perfection; they expect transparency. When a buyer discovers an issue during inspection that wasn't disclosed, trust is broken, and they often renegotiate aggressively or walk away.

Critical Tucson-Specific Issues

Homes in the Catalina Foothills and Oro Valley have specific regional characteristics that must be addressed.

1. Polybutylene Piping ("Poly")

Common in homes built between 1978 and 1995. This plumbing is prone to failure. If your home has Poly, it is a material fact. We often recommend replacing it or offering a credit during our ZeroStep pre-market phase to avoid insurance issues for the buyer.

2. Termites & Pests

In the Sonoran Desert, termites are a "when," not "if" issue. Having a history of termites does not ruin a sale, provided it was treated and warranted. We help you gather your treatment records to present a confident history of maintenance.

3. Solar Leases vs. Owned

Solar is a major asset—or a major liability. If your system is leased, the buyer must qualify to take over the lease. This can derail financing if not handled immediately upon contract acceptance.

The ZeroStep Advantage: Pre-Inspection

Why wait for the buyer's inspector to find problems? With our ZeroStep program, we can help you identify these "deal killers" before the home ever hits the market.

Insurance Claims (C.L.U.E. Reports)

Buyers will pull a C.L.U.E. report to see past insurance claims (water damage, fire, etc.). If you filed a claim five years ago, it must match your disclosure statement. We assist in auditing this history to ensure consistency.

Worried about what you need to disclose? Let's talk confidentially.

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