My best practice is to disclose what we know ... even if/when we are not required to do so.  The question may be is the murder a material fact impacting the value of the home?  Some might say that it is ... a judge may not. Why roll the dice?  Disclose. Disclose. Disclose.  

In CA we are required to disclose a death in/on the property within the past 3 years.  Death vs. Death by Murder?  I'd be consulting with my attorney if I were considering taking that listing.  

if he knows he tells is the safe rule

I would count on the advice from Kathleen Daniels. 

I would hope one of our California agents can answer your question. Sounds like a bad luck home to me. But information like this is readily discoverable so I'd probably err on the side of caution and disclose.

There are some foreigners who will not live in a house where someone has passed away. They will rescind the sale if they find out after the fact. I would have the seller disclose it up front.

ALLEN TURNER - if they are going to find out anyways, why not disclose it?

Allen,

No, but in California we would disclose, there is always someone who will tell them.  A

I would disclose it due to the recurring nature of this.

Not required in CA but given the scenario I would advise the seller to disclose. You know the neighbors likely know all about it and will delight in telling the stories.

AS you have already received your answer, what city? Lots of great agents here who would love the referral.

Three years is California law as to "death" in residence. If asked the Seller must tell the truth. 

What would I advise them? - Double murder in the house  and they burned it down to hide the crime? You can be certain neighbors remember it and it will come out. Ethically I think they disclose it  - the internet probably shows the address and story. As to the fire, insurance company and permits will see it so there we have a couple flags that Buyer could discover information and later claim it causes nightmares or harm to value

In Florida, no to the murder, but yes to the fire and the rebuild.  

Kathleen Daniels nailed this one!

Most states do not require this type of disclosure by the seller or agent but check specifically online about CA rules.

I don't kno CA law; however, one never gets in trouble for over disclosing.

Disclosure laws are unique per each state.  In Oregon, disclosure regarding deaths in a home, including murder, are not required. But California is different. California agents should be able to answer this question.

Wow, the history of the structire should be disclosed. Not sure about California law and duty to disclose a murder. Careful if you do and the buyer passes and the seller wants to sue!

ALLEN TURNER  you may want to check with your broker to make sure you are disclosing everything that needs to be disclose and avoid future problems.

ask an agent in that state

That is a regional question and different in each state, I'm sure..

Sellers don't have to Disclose that here in North or South Carolina.  The fire would be something that I would have them Disclose though.  I'm not in CA so, I can't really recommend what to do in your state!

I am not familiar with the laws and regulations in California regarding this issue.

No. He can if he wishes to.

In California you must report a death in the property within the past three years. Other conditions do apply.

Each state is different for disclosure.

If it is in Cal, then it may be wise to disclose

It is 3rd time you ask about it. So, you already got the answer.

You know that as a realtor you can call a legal hot line with any questions. It is free service and helpful and your broker is not around. 

In Colorado if we know it, we must disclose it. 

Talk to an attorney.

If it would affect someones decision on whether to buy or not, I would disclose.

Disclose, disclose, disclose.  When in doubt, contact an attorney or the state association's attorneys (who generally say "Disclose"). 

This may fall under the category of a notorious event.  It should be disclosed in my opinion.   

Discuss this with your broker.

I don't know Calif. laws.