Illinois Seller Disclosure Requirements

Overview

Illinois requires sellers to complete a detailed Residential Real Property Disclosure Report covering 23 categories of property conditions, from structural to environmental.

What Sellers Must Disclose in Illinois

• Residential Real Property Disclosure Report required
• 23 categories including foundation, basement, roof, and structure
• Environmental conditions (lead, asbestos, mold, radon, underground tanks)
• Water, sewer, and drainage issues
• HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Boundary line and survey issues
• Known code violations
• Radon testing disclosure

Timeline Requirements

Must be provided at or before contract signing

Penalties for Non-Disclosure

$500 penalty per violation plus actual damages; buyer may rescind within 3 business days of receipt

How Show & Disclose Helps Illinois Sellers

Managing disclosures is one of the most important — and most stressful — parts of selling your home. Show & Disclose gives Illinois sellers a professional platform to:

• Organize your disclosures — Keep all disclosure documents in one place with timestamps showing when they were shared
• Share with buyer agents — Give agents access to your disclosures through your professional portal before showings
• Manage showings — Schedule, approve, and track all showing requests from one dashboard
• Collect feedback — Get automated post-showing feedback from every visiting agent
• Protect yourself — Digital timestamps prove you provided disclosures, reducing future liability

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