So, here’s the deal. I had a roof leak last winter. It was a real pain, but thankfully the roofers came in quick and didn’t find any gaping holes or anything. They reckoned it was all the weather craziness that caused the leak, with the water sneaking in under the flashing. They slapped a tarp on it, and since then, no more leaks, even with all the snow and rain we’ve had.
Now, we’re looking to sell the house as-is, and let’s be real, it needs some work. We’ve priced it low to reflect that, and now we’re at the stage where we need to do the whole disclosure thing for the selling contract. My realtor seems to think that because we fixed the roof and it’s been all good since then, we don’t need to mention it in the disclosure. But I did my homework on the Illinois law, and it seems like I should still spill the beans, even if the problem is sorted.
The tarp is still chilling on the roof, and there are a few water stains on the ceiling that we were planning to cover up with paint. If someone asks me if I knew about the issue, I can’t honestly say I had no clue when I took action to get it fixed. So, it seems like I should fess up, right? But then, I’m worried my realtor might not be too happy if I go against their advice.
After chatting with my agent, I decided to stick to my guns and include the roof situation in the disclosure. They were cool with it, which was a relief. I also got the roofing company to swing by, remove the tarp, and give the roof another once-over. I’m not pretending that the tarp is a permanent fix—it’s just where things are at now, and it’s been doing its job.
I appreciate all the input I got—it helped me stay true to what I felt was the right thing to do. Let’s hope things go smoothly from here on out.