Foundation Repair? What you need to know about North Texas homes and their foundation.

by Erin Kelly Arnold

Foundation repair on a Seller’s Disclosure… automatic dealbreaker?

🏠 Not so fast. In North Texas, expansive clay soil moves. It’s part of homeownership here. The bigger questions are:

✔️ Was the repair done correctly?

✔️ Is there a transferable warranty?

✔️ Has the movement remained stable?

✔️ What does an independent structural engineer say?

I’ve seen buyers walk away from homes with repaired foundations that were perfectly sound, and I’ve seen homes with no repair history that raised more concerns. Every situation is different, which is why the full story matters more than the word “foundation” on a disclosure. I’m curious what other agents are seeing in today’s market… Are your buyers immediately walking away when they see foundation repair, or are they willing to investigate further?

Drop your experience below. 👇

If you’re a buyer or seller and aren’t sure what to make of a foundation disclosure, DM or TEXT me. I’m happy to connect you with trusted structural engineers in our area.

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Erin Arnold, Real Luxury

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