RE-25 Property Disclosure Explained for Home Sellers
The RE-25 Property Disclosure is one of the most important documents a seller completes in an Idaho real estate transaction.
This page explains the RE-25 from a seller’s perspective, so you understand its purpose, how to complete it correctly, and how it helps protect you during and after the sale.
What the RE-25 Property Disclosure Is
The RE-25 is a written disclosure where sellers share known material facts about the condition of their property.
Its purpose is to:
- Provide buyers with material information about the property
- Reduce surprises after a contract is accepted
- Create a written record of what the seller knew and disclosed
The RE-25 is not a warranty or guarantee—it is a disclosure of knowledge.
When Sellers Complete the RE-25
In most transactions, sellers complete the RE-25 before or shortly after listing, and it is provided to buyers during the offer or due-diligence phase. Your Real Estate Two70 agent will upload your completed and signed RE-25 to the MLS as soon as it is completed. This makes it possible for buyer agents to have easy access to the document, getting it in front of their buyers early in the offer process.
Completing it early allows:
- Buyers to make informed decisions
- Smoother negotiations
- Fewer inspection-related disputes later
The Core Rule: “To the Best of the Seller’s Knowledge”
The most important principle of the RE-25 is that sellers disclose information to the best of their knowledge.
This means:
- You disclose what you know
- You do not guess or speculate
- You are not required to investigate or hire experts
If you genuinely do not know the answer, the correct response is typically “unknown.”
What Sellers Are Expected to Disclose
The RE-25 asks about a wide range of property conditions, which may include:
- Roof, foundation, and structural issues
- Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems
- Water intrusion, flooding, or drainage problems
- Well, septic, or utility issues (if applicable)
- Past repairs related to material defects
- Environmental or hazard-related concerns
If an issue was repaired, sellers should disclose both the issue and the repair.
What Sellers Are Not Required to Do
The RE-25 does not require sellers to:
- Guarantee the condition of the home
- Predict future problems
- Disclose issues they genuinely do not know about
- Provide opinions instead of facts
The disclosure is factual, not speculative.
Common Seller Mistakes With the RE-25
- Leaving out known issues because they were “fixed”
- Over-explaining or speculating beyond known facts
- Rushing through the form without careful review
- Assuming inspections replace the need for disclosure
Accuracy and honesty are far more important than perfection.
How the RE-25 Protects Sellers
When completed correctly, the RE-25 is a seller protection document.
It helps by:
- Documenting what was disclosed before closing
- Reducing post-closing disputes
- Demonstrating good-faith disclosure
- Limiting claims of misrepresentation or concealment
The Relationship Between the RE-25 and Inspections
The RE-25 does not replace a buyer’s inspection.
Instead:
- Sellers disclose what they know
- Buyers inspect to verify condition
- Negotiations occur if new information is discovered
Clear disclosures often make inspections smoother, not harder.
How Real Estate Two70 Helps Sellers With the RE-25
At Real Estate Two70, we treat the RE-25 as a risk-management step—not just paperwork.
- We explain each section before you complete it
- We help you think through known issues objectively
- We flag areas that commonly create confusion
- We ensure disclosures align with marketing and negotiations
Where the RE-25 Fits in the Seller Document Stack
- Seller Documents Hub
- RE-21 Purchase and Sale Agreement Explained
- Inspection Contingency
- Title Commitment
- ALTA Settlement Statement
Questions About Completing the RE-25?
If you’re unsure how to answer a question on the RE-25 or want to understand how a disclosure might affect your sale, a broker-level conversation can help.