What is required to sell a house in St. Paul/Minneapolis?

Requirements differ slightly between the two cities, so plan accordingly:

St. Paul (mandatory): Truth-in-Sale of Housing (TISH) evaluation by a city-licensed evaluator before you can list. Cost: $250–$450. Report is valid 2 years.

You must provide the report to any prospective buyer within 3 business days of request.

Sewer line inspection recommended if built before 1980 (buyers often require it).

Minneapolis (no longer mandatory since 2022): No city-required TISH, but most buyers still expect a private whole-house inspection and sewer scope.

Energy disclosure required for single-family and duplex sales.

Statewide requirements for all sellers: Complete the Minnesota Seller’s Property Disclosure (or disclose known material defects).

Radon testing strongly recommended (disclose results if tested).

Well & septic inspection + disclosure if applicable.

Lead-based paint disclosure for homes built before 1978.

Timeline tip: Order your St. Paul TISH and any private inspections 3–4 weeks before your target list date. Budget $800–$1,500 total for pre-listing inspections and minor repairs—this pays for itself in fewer buyer credits and faster closings.