Selling a house in Bedford, OH: what the city requires
Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Last checked November 2026
Bedford has no full point-of-sale inspection, but a Certificate of Transfer is required and the city does a drive-by exterior check.
What Bedford requires
Certificate of Transfer
- Who does it
- City of Bedford
- Cost
- $50 single-family, $75 two-family.
- Issued after the finance department clears special assessments.
Who to call
Bedford Building Department
(440) 735-6530
Official page
Housing in Bedford
- Median year homes were built
- 1958
- Median home value
- $135,200
- Owner-occupied homes
- 3,635 of 6,136 (59%)
- Total housing units
- 7,139
With half the homes built by 1958, inspectors here commonly flag older wiring, missing GFCI outlets, handrails, and worn exteriors. Fix the cheap items before the inspection.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Bedford city, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
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How the city presale report process works
Some California cities require a presale records report before escrow closes. It tells the buyer what the city has on file: legal use, permits, open violations, and sometimes items found on an inspection.
- Order the report from the city as soon as you list. Processing can take days to weeks.
- Read it for unpermitted work or open violations. These are the items that slow a sale.
- Give the report to the buyer before the deadline in the city ordinance, usually before close of escrow.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| City report fee | $0 to $1,050, depending on the city |
Read the full city presale report guide
If the house fails
You can repair before closing, use an escrow or extension where the city allows it, let the buyer assume the work for a credit, or sell as-is. Compare the options.
Frequently asked questions
What does Bedford require before I sell my house?
Bedford has no full point-of-sale inspection, but a Certificate of Transfer is required and the city does a drive-by exterior check.
How much does the certificate of transfer cost in Bedford?
$50 single-family, $75 two-family. Typical related costs: city report fee $0 to $1,050, depending on the city.
What if my house fails?
You can make the repairs before closing, negotiate a credit with the buyer, or sell as-is to a buyer who will handle the work. Ask the municipality whether it allows a buyer to assume the work or an escrow.
Who pays, the buyer or the seller?
The ordinance usually makes the seller responsible for ordering it, but who pays for repairs is negotiable in the purchase agreement.
How old are the homes in Bedford?
The median home in Bedford was built in 1958, and the median home value is $135,200, according to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Nearby: Greater Cleveland & Northeast Ohio
- Bay Village No point-of-sale rule
- Beachwood No point-of-sale rule
- Bedford Heights Required at sale
- Bentleyville No point-of-sale rule
- Berea No point-of-sale rule
- Bratenahl Required in some cases
- Brecksville Required in some cases
- Broadview Heights Required in some cases
- Brook Park Required at sale
- Brooklyn No point-of-sale rule
- Brooklyn Heights Required at sale
- Chagrin Falls No point-of-sale rule
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Sources
- Akron Cleveland Association of Realtors, Point of Sale & Rental Information (rev. April 2025)
- LP Property Group, Northeast Ohio cities with and without point-of-sale inspections (phone survey 2024-2025)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B25035, B25077, B25003, B25001)
Last checked November 2026. Rules and fees change by ordinance and resolution. Confirm with the municipality before you list. See something out of date? Report a change.