- Berkeley: www.berkeley.il.us
- Pre-Sale Home Inspection required-call 708/449-8840.
- MUST REQUEST SEVERAL WEEKS IN ADVANCE OF THE CLOSING.
- The buyer must go to the Village hall to sign the inspection request and pay for the inspection.
- The fee for the initial inspection (and one-re-inspect) is $300.00 for each one-family dwelling.
- IF PROPERTY IS VACANT OR IN FORECLOSURE ALL UTITLITIES MUST BE TURNED ON PRIOR TO THE PRE-SALE HOME INSPECTION. Failure to comply will result in an additional fee of $150.00 to reschedule the inspection.
- Pre-Sale Home Inspection payment-certified funds or cash-NON-REFUNDABLE.
- Please note: during inspection inspector must have access to attic and/or crawl space.
- A copy of the real estate listing sheet must be available for the inspector at the time of the appointment.
- Plat of Survey-if not available at time of inspection, one must be delivered to the Village Hall prior to closing.
- A copy of the violations will be presented to you at the time of inspection**on all foreclosure properties the Village will require that and “Escrow” be held with the buyers attorney until the repairs and re-inspection is completed in order for the New owner to receive the “Compliance Letter” which is available at Village Hall**
- Final Water Meter Reading-At least 24 to 48 hours prior to your closing date calls the Village Hall to arrange for a Final water meter reading. The final bill will be ready to be paid on the day of your closing after 9:00am. Any outstanding tickets, fines or liens will need to be paid at the time as well. ONLY CERTIFIED FUNDS OR CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED. (The final water bill will be paid by FSM prior to closing).
- The new deed (one being used at closing) must be presented to the Village Hall for the compliance stamp. A COPY OF DEED WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
- Transfer Stamp=Pre-Sale Home Inspection