Georgia Real Estate Salesperson Exam — All Questions

A latent defect is best described as:

• a.A defect the buyer can easily see on a walkthrough
• b.A cosmetic issue that does not affect value
• c.A hidden material defect not readily observable by the buyer✓
• d.A defect the seller is never required to disclose

A latent defect is a hidden, material problem not discoverable through ordinary inspection, such as a cracked foundation behind a wall. Sellers and agents generally must disclose known latent defects.