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Selling a house? Check your city's point-of-sale rules.
Some cities require an inspection, evaluation or certificate before a home can be sold, and repairs or escrow before closing. Pick your state, or type your city into the checker.
Cleveland Heights, OH charges $200 for a point-of-sale inspection on the first unit, plus $50 per additional unit.
City of Cleveland HeightsNew Hope, MN has required sellers to get a city inspection and make listed repairs before a sale since 1978.
City of New HopeA Cleveland Heights Certificate of Inspection is valid for one year and must be given to the buyer before the contract.
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Why it matters
A surprise inspection can delay a closing.
In cities with point-of-sale programs, the seller usually has to order the inspection before listing or before signing a contract, fix listed violations or set money aside in escrow, and give the buyer a copy of the report. Missing a step can push back a closing date.
Rules are set city by city, and neighbors can differ: one suburb may require a full interior inspection while the next has nothing at all. Each listing on this site links to the official city page so you can confirm fees and timing.
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