Is this legal, financial, or real estate advice?

No. Let me be clear about this because it matters for how you use everything on this site.

JoeFSBO is an educational resource. The Playbook, the documents, the FAQ articles, and any content on this site are designed to inform and help you understand the FSBO process. They do not constitute legal, financial, or real estate brokerage advice specific to your property or transaction. No professional relationship is created between you and JoeFSBO or its author by using this site, reading the Playbook, or downloading any document.

When JoeFSBO explains how inspection contingencies work, that's general educational information about a common real estate concept. It is not legal advice about whether to accept, reject, or negotiate a specific inspection contingency in your specific contract with your specific buyer in your specific state. For that, you need a real estate attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.

When the Disclosure Research Guide walks you through categories of issues to consider, that's a framework for thinking through what to disclose. It is not a legal opinion on whether you're required to disclose any specific item in your state under current law. Disclosure requirements are state-specific, change regularly, and in some cases require legal interpretation. For specific guidance on your disclosure obligations, consult a real estate attorney or your state's real estate commission.

When the Pricing Strategy worksheet helps you model net proceeds, that's a financial planning tool. It is not a CPA's advice about your tax situation, capital gains implications, or how your sale will affect your financial position. For tax questions related to your home sale, including exclusions under IRS Section 121, depreciation recapture if you've rented the property, or anything else tax-related, consult a CPA or tax attorney.

Why this disclaimer exists and why it's genuine: Real estate law varies significantly by state and changes frequently. An article written with Virginia in mind may not be accurate in Texas or California. A disclosure requirement that existed two years ago may have been updated. The Playbook and supporting materials are built on general principles and experience. Your transaction happens in a specific state, under specific current law, with specific facts. That specificity requires a professional who knows your market and your situation.

What the educational framework gives you is knowledge of how the process works, understanding of what questions to ask and when, frameworks for making decisions at each stage, documentation tools that reflect professional practice, and the confidence that comes from being prepared rather than guessing. None of that replaces the licensed professionals who handle the legally and financially consequential moments of your sale. It makes you a more informed participant in those conversations, which leads to better outcomes.