Survey: 94% of Sellers Don’t Disclose Property Defects

In a recent small survey, more than 90% of homebuyers say they found at least one issue with their home after the transaction that the seller didn’t disclose, according to a new survey from Cinch Home Services, a home warranty company. Even more alarming is that 94% of sellers admit to selling their homes without disclosing a known issue.

The top three problems buyers discovered after closing involved the electrical system, fixtures, and plumbing. The survey shows the majority came from unpermitted repairs and upgrades.

Source: Survey of 494 homebuyers and 476 sellers within the last year conducted by Cinch Home Services