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Selling Your Home in San Francisco
Start with the property's records and the local checks that apply to the sale. A 3R report, conservation compliance and the building's ownership documents answer different questions. We can identify missing items before choosing a listing schedule.
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Order the right building records
San Francisco's Department of Building Inspection provides the Report of Residential Building Record, or 3R. Its guidance explains the report requirement for residential sales and how to request it. Confirm the correct application for the property and any applicable exception with DBI.
A 3R is not the entire permit file. DBI states that it contains building permit history and does not include plumbing or electrical permits. If a remodel, additional room or change of use raises questions, request the relevant supporting records rather than treating one report as a complete answer.
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Check current conservation requirements
The SFPUC residential water conservation guidance explains fixture-efficiency requirements associated with selling or remodeling. It notes that the required efficiency rates changed in January 2026. An older checklist may not reflect the current requirements.
Confirm the applicable compliance inspection and documentation with DBI Housing Inspection Services. Ask about any energy-conservation requirements that also apply to the sale. We can include the confirmed work in the preparation schedule without assuming that every property needs the same replacements.
Bring the building and ownership documents into the plan
For a condominium, gather the available association documents, budget, dues, assessment notices and information about planned work. For a tenancy-in-common, or TIC, gather the ownership agreement and relevant financing documents. Ask the appropriate attorney or lender to explain questions about ownership rights and financing.
If the property is occupied by tenants, obtain San Francisco landlord-tenant legal advice before making promises about vacancy or a buyer's future use. Tell me the current occupancy so the sale discussion starts with the actual situation.
The main selling guide covers pricing, preparation and marketing. For an initial pricing discussion, request a San Francisco home value review.
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