Washington Seller Disclosure Requirements

Overview

Washington requires a comprehensive Seller Disclosure Statement (Form 17) that covers numerous categories of property condition, environmental hazards, and neighborhood information.

What Sellers Must Disclose in Washington

• Seller Disclosure Statement (Form 17) required
• Title and legal issues
• Water supply and sewage system
• Structural condition and known defects
• Environmental hazards (lead, asbestos, mold, contaminated soil)
• Flood zone and drainage issues
• Homeowners association details
• Neighborhood issues (noise, nuisances, proposed changes)
• Known violations of building codes or zoning

Timeline Requirements

Within 5 business days of mutual acceptance (or as specified in contract)

Penalties for Non-Disclosure

Buyer may rescind within 3 days of receipt; seller liable for actual damages from knowing misrepresentation; Washington courts strictly enforce disclosure duties

How Show & Disclose Helps Washington Sellers

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