
South San Francisco Rejects Home Inspections
South San Francisco Code Enforcement has been requiring inspections of homes at time of sale.
It originally began as inspections only for smoke detectors and water heaters.

It expanded into an inspection for building permits. It was beyond health and safety concerns.
Due to an outpour of concern from Residents and the San Mateo County of Realtors, on Jan, 16 South San Francisco City Council voted to “Table” the issue of Point of Sale Inspections. Mayor Pro Tem Karyl Matsumoto said the issue is “dead”.
I thank you for your support in defeating this.
As of now the inspections are no longer required although if you would like I do believe the city will inspect your home at no charge if you request it.
For further information:
http://www.smdailyjournal.com/article_preview.php?id=1761730
http://samcar-updates.blogspot.com/2013/01/south-san-francisco-city-council-again.html
It is still required for South San Francisco Home Sellers to perform a sewer lateral inspection and to meet compliance prior to a home selling.
Lee Ginsburg
LeeSellsMore.com
Lee Ginsburg (67 Posts)I moved to the peninsula area of San Francisco immediately after graduating from Northeastern University in 1976 as Regional Sales Manager for Leonard Silver Mfg. a major gift importer and manufacturer. I owned and operated Designers Center a retail gift and home furnishings store in the Tanforan Shopping Center from 1980-2003. Now my son, Jared and his partner Ed are owner operators. Coming from retail customer service is #1. I do whatever necessary to make your real estate transaction as stressless, sucessful and enjoyable as possible. My retail experience helps me negotiate for my clients both buyers and sellers. In retail I negotiated with vendors, landlords, customers and employees every day. I did direct marketing, mass marketing, personal calls niche marketing and more.
I use all that and more to help sell my clients homes for maximum value.
My marketing experiencing also aids home buyers when coming in with a low offer oe when involved in multiple offer properties
My honesty and professionalism helps the buyer and seller understand the full situation. I treat each transaction as if it is my own.
When not working I enjoy socializing with friends and family. Food is always a great addition to socializing.
I have a cute little Havanese white fluffy dog. My wife of 32 years treats him better than me.
Hockey is my favorite sport but I enjoy basketball, baseball, and football. I do not play golf yet.
Because of my skills, I have helped very successfully the Home sellers, first time home buyer, the move up buyer and the investor. The majority of buyers and sellers that I have represented were located in San Mateo, San Francisco, and Santa Clara Counties.
When you hire me you will receive 100% Honesty, and 110% Effort. My friends often call me a work-a-holic. I call it living up to my obligations. And I enjoy every minute of it.
I will give you all the facts; I will give you the pros and the cons. Being from New York I will give you my opinion but you will make the final decision.
I understand numbers. I personally have been investing in the Bay Area for over 30 years and own investment real estate properties. I have experience in single family homes, condominiums, and multi-unit building with up to 15 units.
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Comments
Lee,
You were instrumental with the inspection debate and attending many meetings.
South San Francisco now is the same as every other City locally in this regard.
Thanks,
Brian Boisson
Prudential California Realty
Great effort by all that were involved – it took getting the issue before the elected officials, who obviously understand what their constituents want.
Larry Franzella
Prudential California Realty