Virginia Seller Disclosure Requirements

Overview

Virginia requires a residential property disclosure statement, but it functions more as an 'owner makes no representations' form. Sellers check items they want to disclose. However, sellers still cannot conceal known defects.

What Sellers Must Disclose in Virginia

• Residential Property Disclosure Statement required
• Format allows seller to disclaim knowledge (make no representations)
• Must still disclose known material defects if asked
• Military installations and noise zone disclosure
• Dam break inundation zone disclosure
• Stormwater detention facilities
• Resource protection areas (Chesapeake Bay)
• Defective drywall disclosure

Timeline Requirements

Must be provided before ratification of contract

Penalties for Non-Disclosure

Buyer may terminate within 5 days of receipt; seller liable for fraud or intentional misrepresentation despite disclaimer format

How Show & Disclose Helps Virginia Sellers

Managing disclosures is one of the most important — and most stressful — parts of selling your home. Show & Disclose gives Virginia 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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