10/03/2026
What Does “As Is” disclosure Mean in a Real Estate Sale?
An “as is” listing means the seller is offering the home in its current condition and is generally not agreeing upfront to make repairs or before closing.
Sellers may choose to sell “as is” for many reasons — they may not have the funds or desire to make repairs, ot the property may be bank-owned.
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The
important part: “As is” does NOT necessarily mean the buyer can’t ask for anything.
A buyer can still include repair requests, credits, or other terms in their offer. And after a home inspection, a buyer may try to renegotiate based on what the inspection reveals.
Whether the seller agrees is a separate question and can depend heavily on the market,
and the negotiating leverage of both sides.
In a buyer-friendly market, which is what we are seeing now ,
sellers may have less leverage if there aren't multiple offers, which can make them more likely to consider reasonable requests.
Let me just break that down with an example, effectively your home has been on the market for 60 days and You have had no offers , you finally receive and offer and you accept it.
The buyer then has their home inspection and they are now requesting you to fix a few items from the home inspection report,
you may want to consider their requests, Because you have no other offers and you want to sell your house -
If you truly feel you cannot get the repairs executed You can we
Offer a seller credit back for the buyer to fix those items themselves.
Another important point: “As is” does not mean sellers can simply leave personal belongings, trash, or unwanted items inside or outside the property.
The property should still be delivered empty and or according to the terms of the purchase agreement.
Sellers also still have disclosure obligations regarding known material defects. “As is” is not a free pass to hide problems.
So, when you see “AS IS” in a listing, remember: it describes the condition and the seller’s position on repairs —