Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

Re: Selling as is

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Re: Selling as is

Usually, "as is" includes inspections by the buyer to make sure there are no major defects to the structure or systems of the house. If you want completely as is, you must make sure the contract either removes all inspections clauses or says they are only for buyer's information. This may be harder as to pest and radon inspections. As to the smoke detector/carbon monoxide detectors, it is a state requirement that any seller comply with the law and have an inpection by a town official to obtain a certificate of compliance to be presented at the closing.If you need any further help, our office specializes in real estate and we can help make your sale go very smooth.

Re: Selling as is

1. If you really mean that you want to sell the house as is with no warranties, you should have a lawyer draw the contract of sale for you. The "standard" realtor's contract will not server you well because even when the words "as is" are written in, the contract form still contains wording about warranties for the heating, plumbing, electrical and air conditioning systems. It also frequently provides for an inspection period and some responsibility on your part to spend money to make repairs.

If you want to avoid all that, you will need to offer a different contract. So, you should see a lawyer near you.

As to the smoke alarm, in most jurisdictions it is a condition of sale.

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