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A caveat emptor state could best be described as which of the following?

  1. The seller does not have to disclose information on material defects or protect the buyer in any way.

  2. The seller is liable for providing a complete and accurate picture of the condition of the property.

  3. The seller must proactively have a home inspection conducted.

  4. The seller must provide a seller disclosure form containing information about any known defects.

The correct answer is: The seller does not have to disclose information on material defects or protect the buyer in any way.

In a caveat emptor state, the buyer is responsible for conducting their own due diligence and cannot hold the seller responsible for any undisclosed material defects or issues with the property. This means that the seller does not have to disclose any information and does not have liability for the condition of the property. Options B, C, and D all involve the seller taking on some level of responsibility or exerting effort to disclose information, which does not align with the concept of caveat emptor. Therefore, A is the correct answer.