Selling in Minneapolis or St. Paul? Here's What the Electrical Inspection Requires.
Minneapolis and St. Paul require a Truth in Housing electrical inspection before your home can be sold. Harrison Electric handles the inspection, the documentation, and any repairs — so you're working with one contractor, not three.
What is a Truth in Housing inspection?
Minneapolis and St. Paul require homeowners to obtain a Truth in Housing inspection before listing a home for sale. The inspection evaluates the condition of the home's key systems — including electrical — and produces a written disclosure that must be made available to potential buyers.
The electrical portion assesses whether your home's wiring, outlets, panel, and safety devices meet current code requirements. Issues identified must be disclosed to buyers. Some must be corrected before the sale can proceed.
Other Twin Cities cities have their own requirements. Requirements vary and change over time — check directly with your city's housing inspection department to confirm what applies to your home. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry website is also a reliable starting point.
What Harrison Electric does
Harrison Electric performs TISH electrical inspections for Minneapolis and St. Paul home sellers. Your technician evaluates your full electrical system, documents every finding, and produces the written report required for the inspection process.
If the inspection identifies code violations or items that need correction, your technician presents every repair option with StraightForward Pricing before any work is authorized. Harrison Electric handles both the inspection and the repairs — one contractor, one process, one invoice. You are not coordinating between an inspector and a separate repair company while managing a home sale timeline.
What if the inspection finds problems?
A finding does not stop your sale — it identifies what needs to be disclosed or corrected. Some items are quick and affordable to fix. Others become part of the negotiation with the buyer. Harrison Electric will tell you exactly what was found, what it takes to correct it, and what your realistic options are. Nothing gets started without your approval.