What Is a Seller Property Questionnaire?
By JC Pacific Corp Published 2026-09-01 Last professionally reviewed: September 2026
A seller property questionnaire is a detailed disclosure form commonly used to gather additional information about the seller's knowledge of the property and surrounding conditions.
What May the Questionnaire Address?
Depending on the form, subjects may include:
- Ownership and occupancy
- Repairs
- Insurance claims
- Water intrusion
- Environmental conditions
- Additions
- Permits
- Boundaries
- Easements
- Shared features
- Solar equipment
- Utilities
- Pets or pests
- Death on the property
- Neighborhood conditions
- HOA matters
- Litigation or disputes
How Is It Different From the TDS?
The questionnaire may ask more detailed questions or cover topics not presented in the same way on the TDS. The documents should be read together.
What Should Buyers Look For?
Pay attention to:
- Unanswered questions
- Vague explanations
- Conflicts between forms
- Recent repairs
- Claims without documentation
- Repeated "unknown" answers
- Statements inconsistent with the inspection
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the questionnaire an inspection?
No. It reflects disclosed knowledge rather than an independent property evaluation.
Must every seller complete it?
Requirements depend on the contract, form usage and transaction.
Can buyers ask follow-up questions?
Yes. Important questions and responses should be documented appropriately.
The seller's written details can identify important areas for inspectors and other professionals to investigate.
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