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Many cities and towns in Marin County require mandatory re-sale inspections before a seller transfers home ownership to a buyer.

These cities include:

• Belvedere
• Corte Madera
• Fairfax
• Larkspur
• Mill Valley
• Novato
• San Anselmo
• San Rafael
• Tiburon

Fees range widely from about $100 - $300.  Depending on the city, what the inspector looks for can vary.  Most check to make sure permits for any property improvements have been pulled.  The cities also note issues that may not be compliant with current building codes, check on zoning, property usage, etc. Re-sale inspections in Marin county do not cover property condition, quality of construction, general defects with the property, termites, etc.  Look for a general home inspection and a termite inspection to cover these items.