[quote=SD Realtor]Okay so I believe the letter of the code says that the disclosure for death is only mandatory within 3 years. However many buyers do consider it a material fact. I do not know for certain if the death happened past 3 years and if you did not disclose it if there would be a problem. For many clients I have worked with, death IN the home, be it natural causes or otherwise would be a showstopper.[/quote]
Thanks SDR…
My mom passed one night in her sleep in Sep-01, 2 weeks after 9-11 at my childhood home. She was terminally ill and was on hospice for months. My dad stayed with her to say his good-byes until morning. In the morning, he called the mortuary to take her away.
He still lives in the same home. He turns 80 next week. I think his secret wish is to pass in the home also.
Us kids will either use, rent, or sell the home after he passes. This is good to know if we intend to sell…
