What happens if I don't disclose a problem?

Failing to disclose a known material defect on a Georgia property can expose a seller to a lawsuit from the buyer after closing, since Georgia law generally requires sellers to disclose known defects that are not obvious to a reasonable buyer during a normal inspection. Disclosure requirements do not require you to go looking for hidden problems you do not already know about, only to be honest about what you do know. An attorney can advise on borderline disclosure questions before you sign anything. Joel Boss walks every seller through what needs to be disclosed before a home goes on the market.