Texas Real Estate Brokerage Sales Apprentice Education (SAE) Practice Exam

Which of the following situations does not require disclosure by an agent regarding a property?

1. Death by natural causes

2. Suicide on the property

3. Accident unrelated to property condition

4. Criminal activity

The correct answer is: Criminal activity

In real estate transactions, certain events or conditions related to a property must be disclosed to potential buyers, as they can affect the property's value or desirability. However, there are specific guidelines about what constitutes necessary disclosure. The scenario that does not require disclosure by an agent pertains to an accident unrelated to the property condition. In this case, if someone had an accident on the property that did not arise from the condition of the property itself (such as a medical emergency), it does not impact the buyer’s decision about the property based on its physical state. Therefore, the agent is not obligated to disclose such an incident, as it does not provide relevant information regarding the property's condition or safety. Conversely, disclosures about death (including suicide), criminal activity, or similar events often do require attention, since these may imply stigmas that could affect a buyer's decision and could be considered relevant under certain state laws.