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What Does Selling a House “As-Is” Actually Mean?
As-is means no repairs — it does not mean no disclosure.
Short answer
Selling as-is means the buyer accepts the property in its current condition and you make no repairs, but Ohio still requires you to disclose known material defects in most residential sales.
What as-is covers
You are not obligated to repair, replace, clean, or improve anything. The buyer inherits the condition of the roof, systems, structure, and finishes as they exist on the closing date.
What as-is does not cover
As-is does not remove disclosure duties. Ohio generally requires a Residential Property Disclosure Form for residential sales, with some exemptions such as certain estate and court-ordered transfers. Disclose what you know; you are not required to investigate what you do not.
Why honest disclosure protects you
A buyer who knows about the cracked lateral before signing cannot credibly ask for a reduction later. Full disclosure is the strongest defense against a renegotiation attempt.
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