Everything sellers need to know about property disclosure obligations in West Virginia — including required forms, deadlines, and penalties.
Start Managing Your ListingWest Virginia does not have a mandatory seller disclosure statute for residential property. However, sellers must not actively conceal or misrepresent known defects, and voluntary disclosure is common practice.
Required Form: Seller's Disclosure Statement (voluntary; no statutory mandate)
Best practice is before contract acceptance; lead paint disclosure before sale
Seller liable for fraud or concealment of known material defects; buyer may seek rescission and damages
Managing disclosures is one of the most important — and most stressful — parts of selling your home. Show & Disclose gives West Virginia sellers a professional platform to:
West Virginia does not have a mandatory seller disclosure statute for residential property. However, sellers must not actively conceal or misrepresent known defects, and voluntary disclosure is common practice.
The standard form is: Seller's Disclosure Statement (voluntary; no statutory mandate). Your real estate attorney or state real estate commission can provide the current version.
Seller liable for fraud or concealment of known material defects; buyer may seek rescission and damages
Best practice is before contract acceptance; lead paint disclosure before sale
Yes. Seller-managed listings (FSBO) are legal in West Virginia. You'll need to handle disclosures, showings, and negotiations yourself — or use tools like Show & Disclose to manage the process professionally.