Guides

Point of Sale by City guides

Plain, sourced guides on municipal point-of-sale. Every guide lists the official sources it is based on.

Home selling

What is a point-of-sale inspection?

A point-of-sale inspection is a local check tied to selling a home. Learn what it is, when it applies, and what happens if problems are found.

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Selling a house as-is in a point-of-sale city

Can you sell a house as-is in a point-of-sale city? Learn how POS, TISH, U&O and sewer-lateral rules can still affect repairs and closing.

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Home Selling

Point-of-sale inspection vs. a buyer's home inspection

Point-of-sale inspections and buyer home inspections do different jobs. Learn what each covers, who orders them, and how they affect closing.

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Minnesota TISH

Minnesota Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing (TISH) evaluations explained

Learn how Minnesota Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing evaluations work, where rules vary by city, what inspectors review, and what sellers and buyers should expect.

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Ohio POS

Ohio point-of-sale inspections: how the Cleveland-area programs work

A practical guide to Cleveland-area Ohio point-of-sale inspection rules, with examples from Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights, Euclid and more.

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania resale use and occupancy certificates

Pennsylvania resale use and occupancy certificates are local, not statewide. Learn how transfer inspections, temporary certificates and town rules work.

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Closing repairs

Escrow and buyer assumption when repairs are not done before closing

Learn how repair escrows and buyer assumption work when city-required sale repairs are unfinished, and how to avoid closing delays and surprises.

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Seller Guide

How to prepare your house for a point-of-sale inspection

A practical seller guide to getting a house ready for a point-of-sale inspection, with timing tips, common fixes, and a simple prep checklist.

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Point of Sale

The most common point-of-sale violations and how to fix them

Common point-of-sale violations often involve smoke alarms, handrails, GFCIs, drainage, and sewer lines. Learn what fails and how sellers fix it.

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Sewer rules

Sewer lateral and inflow/infiltration inspections at time of sale

Learn what sewer lateral and inflow/infiltration inspections are, why cities require them at sale, common tests, deadlines, and how to prepare.

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