Everyone has in one way or another, stated a little white lie in order to get something they want or get a little something extra. You may have told the waiter at your favorite restaurant that its your birthday just so you could get a free cake (and song number too) even if your birthday is not until next weekend. You may have lied a little about your weight or your age, or the salary youre making. Saying white lies is normal, but there is a time and place for it. When youre selling your house, you know that that is not the right time to be slightly dishonest.

When youre selling your house, you have to be painfully honest, from the very start. You have to disclose a lot of things about your house, things which you may not even be aware of. For these things, you would need the help of professional surveyors or inspectors. They can help you figure out what items you need to make known to the public.

One of the most important aspects of your home which you must be totally honest about is the lead content of paint that was used on your property. This is especially necessary for homes that were built prior to the 1970s. Researches have proven that lead content in paint can cause irreversible neurological damage to people who are constantly exposed to it. Since you dont want to have that on your conscience, you must fill up the lead-based paint disclosure form and present it to all your prospective buyers. If your home was built after the 70s, you are safe from lead based paint but you would still need to fill up the paint disclosure form, just to verify that your house is free from lead-saturated paint.

Lead Based Paint Disclosure forms are part of the standard package of forms needed when undergoing any real estate transaction. You can get a copy of this form from real estate agents or simply purchase and download the file from the internet. If the inspector requests that you note down information that is not included in the standard format, dont think that its an excuse for you to not declare anything. These downloadable forms can easily be modified or edited to suit the requirements of the inspector or any legal entity.