What’s on the Nebraska Seller Disclosure Form?
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Joseph Gordon EditorJoseph Gordon is an Editor with HomeLight. He has several years of experience reporting on the commercial real estate and insurance industries.
You know your Nebraska home better than anyone. This means you also know everything wrong with it. If you’re planning to sell, you may be wondering how much information you have to disclose to buyers on the Nebraska seller disclosure form, officially known as the Seller Property Condition Disclosure Statement (Residential).
Disclosure forms are common and serve as a way to provide potential buyers with a better understanding of the property’s condition and history, enabling them to make a more informed decision before purchasing a home. Disclosures can also protect you from any potential legal headaches.
In this post, we’ll tell you what to expect, how much detail to provide, and what could go wrong if you leave something out. We’ll also provide a downloadable Disclosure Litmus Test to help you identify any red flags.
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What is the Nebraska seller disclosure form?
The Nebraska seller disclosure form, or Seller Property Condition Disclosure Statement (Residential), is a 4-page document developed by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission. It’s designed to help you disclose any known issues or facts about your home that could impact its value or a buyer’s decision to purchase the property.
Nebraska law requires sellers to disclose all material facts — in other words, anything that could impact the buyer’s use or ability to stay in the property. The Seller Property Condition Disclosure Statement (Residential) form acts as a guide to help you do this thoroughly. It covers everything from structural issues and past repairs to neighborhood conditions and HOA rules.
Note: Even if you’re selling a home “as is” in Nebraska, you’re still required to be truthful and transparent about what you know.
What’s included in the Nebraska seller disclosure form?
Nebraska’s seller disclosure form will ask you questions about various systems and appliances in the house, noting their condition, how many (such as how many washers you own), and to specify if they are in working order or not (or if you don’t know).
The form will also ask you questions about environmental conditions, such as if the home has asbestos or radon.
Download and print our Disclosure Litmus Test
Use this link to download a printable checklist (62KB) to prepare for completing the Nebraska seller disclosure form. The questions on this Seller Disclosure Litmus Test reflect the types of details and issues you may need to reveal about your home — and what buyers expect to know.
Check off anything that applies to your Nebraska property. If you’re unsure about something, make a note to ask your real estate agent or investigate further. The goal is to help you think through what needs to be documented and disclosed during the sale process.
What is not required to be disclosed? Nebraska law does not require you to disclose if someone died in the home, if a previous occupant had HIV or AIDS, or if a sex offender lives nearby. You’re also not obligated to disclose neighborhood rumors, supposed paranormal activity, or personal reasons for selling, unless you are directly asked and your answer could be misleading.
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Common mistakes sellers make on the disclosure form
Here are some of the most common missteps sellers make when filling out the Nebraska SPCDS (Residential):
- Checking “yes” without providing an explanation: If you check a yes box that includes an “Explain” line, not providing the details could stall your home sale.
- Guessing instead of explaining: If you’re not sure about something, don’t make assumptions. Nebraska’s form allows you to specify you don’t know, and other suggestions allow you to make an explanation.
- Failing to attach supporting documents: Inspection reports, permits, repair invoices, and warranties help verify your disclosures.
- Not disclosing repaired issues: Even if you’ve fixed a problem listed on the form, like a roof leak or plumbing issue, it still needs to be reported.
- Minimizing or softening the truth: Downplaying a defect can open you up to legal risk if the buyer later discovers the issue was worse than described.
What if you fail to disclose something important?
If you fail to disclose a known material fact about your Nebraska home, the buyer may have grounds to cancel the contract or sue you after the sale. In some cases, nondisclosure can be treated as fraud under Nebraska law, especially if the omission appears intentional. Being upfront now helps prevent bigger headaches later.
When and how buyers review the disclosure
Under Nebraska’s standard purchase contract, there is no standard set of days in which a buyer or seller must provide disclosures or agree to the assessed condition of a property. Instead, this is negotiated in the terms of the sales agreement.
Partner with a top Nebraska agent to protect your sale
Disclosing your home’s condition is one of the most important — and legally sensitive — parts of the selling process in Nebraska. A top local agent can help you understand what’s required, avoid common pitfalls, and provide expert guidance so you can complete the Nebraska SPCDS (Residential) accurately and confidently.
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