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All the Cities and Towns in Marin County have ordinances requiring resale reports.  However, the unincorporated areas of Marin County do not require resale reports.

A resale report must be requested and completed prior to the close of escrow. It is important that you obtain a resale report as early in the sale process as possible so that a completed report will be available to you in a timely manner.   This will also allow sufficient time to resolve any identified … Continued

All resale reports are effective for 6 months, and may be extended for an additional 3 months upon written request by an authorized representative. Thereafter, a new inspection and report will be required.

On the average, you will be contacted within 7 business days, and the inspection will usually be performed within 10 business days from the time we are able to schedule the appointment.

Our goal is to provide the completed report within 3 business days after the inspection.

A responsible adult must be present to accompany the inspector and provide access. This can be the buyer; seller; or agent for either; tenant; or any other person over the age of 18 with a legal right to be there.  The inspection usually takes 20 – 30 minutes for most properties; but please allow 45 … Continued

The primary purpose of the inspection is to verify that any modifications or improvements which may have been made to the structure(s) on the property are in conformance with State and local building codes and zoning ordinances, and were constructed with permits, inspected, and completed. For a checklist of the most commonly identified items, please … Continued

Fees Single Family Dwelling:   $350.00 (Duplex Dwellings $700.00) Condominiums: $350.00 Apartments: $330.00 for the first unit; ($40.00 each additional unit) Fees can be paid for by Check or Credit Card online

All Reports are posted on our website, and are downloadable as a PDF document. Instructions on navigating to those records can be found online.