5 Costly Disclosure Mistakes Home Sellers Must Avoid

Send us Fan MailPat Kapowich demystifies property disclosures in this compelling episode. He breaks down the five costliest disclosure mistakes that can derail your home sale. From unpermitted renovations to misunderstanding grandfathered structures, discover how proper disclosure creates trust and positions sellers for success. Learn why that initial 'magic in a bottle' moment when your home hits the market should not be wasted with incomplete disclosures. Pat shares real-world examples of how proper disclosure leads to faster sales and fewer cancellations, drawing from decades of success where over 50% of his listings sell in 10 or fewer days. Host Pat Kapowich is a Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager and career-long consumer protection advocate.Santa Clara County Association of Realtors 'President's Choice Award' "For demonstrating principles of good real estate practice; promoting and protecting home ownership and property rights; and distinguished service to members and the community."Industry Designations EarnedCertified Residential Specialist (CRS)Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)Certified Trust & Probate Specialist (CTPS)Since 1988, regardless of market cycles, Pat maintains a median of 9 days on market for single-family homes and 8 days for condos/townhomes.Media & Publishing Covered by or written for: The Wall Street Journal, San Jose Business Journal, San Jose Mercury News, East Bay Times, Broker/Agent Magazine, Bay Area News Group, and California Association of Realtors Magazine.Pat is a lifelong resident of Silicon Valley, California. Office: 408-245-7700 | Email: [email protected] | License: Broker# 00979413Real-time market data: https://www.siliconvalleybroker.com/market