The Exact Paperwork You Need to Sell a Home in Nebraska (Full FSBO Guide)
Selling a home in Nebraska without an agent is absolutely possible — as long as you have the right paperwork.
Most FSBO sellers don’t lose deals because of pricing or marketing…
They lose deals because of missing, incomplete, or non-compliant paperwork.
Here’s a simple, clear breakdown of everything you need to legally sell your home in Nebraska.
1. Property Disclosure Statement (Required)
Nebraska law requires sellers to disclose important information about the property.
This includes:
Condition of major systems
Any known defects
Past repairs
Environmental hazards
Water issues or structural concerns
Leaving out required information can lead to lawsuits or canceled contracts — so this form is critical.
2. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (Required for homes built before 1978)
If your home was built before 1978, federal law requires you to:
Provide the correct lead-based paint disclosure form
Give the buyer a government-approved informational pamphlet
Allow a 10-day inspection period (unless waived)
Missing this form can invalidate the entire contract.
3. Purchase Agreement (The Contract)
This is the legally binding agreement between you and the buyer.
A compliant Nebraska purchase agreement includes:
Purchase price
Earnest deposit
Closing date
Contingencies (inspection, financing, appraisal, etc.)
Included personal property
Required timelines
Responsibilities of both parties
If you’re FSBO, this is the single most important document — and the one most DIY sellers get wrong.
4. Agency Disclosure Form
Even if you’re selling on your own, Nebraska requires that buyers receive this disclosure so they understand:
Who represents who
Where loyalties lie
What obligations each party has
It’s a short form, but legally mandatory.
5. Estimated Closing Statement
This helps both parties understand:
Seller closing costs
Title fees
Taxes
Prorations
Final amount the seller receives at closing
Your title company will help generate this, but you should have an estimated version available early in negotiations.
6. Offer Counter Form (If You Counter an Offer)
If you plan on countering a buyer’s offer, you’ll use this document to:
Change the price
Adjust closing dates
Update terms
Modify contingencies
It keeps everything clean and legally trackable.
7. Inspection Addendum / Repair Addendum
Once the buyer completes inspections, they may request repairs or credits.
This form documents:
What you agree to fix
What the buyer accepts or waives
Any price adjustments
New timelines
Without this document, disagreements at closing become extremely difficult to resolve.
8. Title & Deed Transfer Documents
Your title company will prepare these, including:
Warranty deed or quitclaim deed
Settlement statement
Tax proration sheet
You simply review and sign — but it’s still part of your required paperwork.
Why FSBO Sellers Struggle With Paperwork
Most homeowners aren’t familiar with:
Legal wording
Mandatory disclosures
Contract timelines
Compliance requirements
Addendums and negotiation documentation
One missed signature can delay closing.
One missing disclosure can kill a deal.
One incorrect form can open you up to liability.
This is exactly why FSBO Nebraska exists.
How FSBO Nebraska Makes This Simple
When you work with FSBO Nebraska, you get:
Every required Nebraska form
Guidance to complete each document correctly
Compliance support from listing to closing
Help with offers, counters, repairs, and timelines
And remember:
You only pay our listing fee if your home successfully sells.
No sale = no fee.
Final Word
Selling your home independently in Nebraska is 100% doable — especially when you have the right paperwork in place.
With the correct forms, clear guidance, and MLS exposure, you can protect yourself legally and keep more of your equity.
If you want help ensuring all your documents are compliant and complete, we’re here to make the process simple, safe, and successful for you.
