Permit History
Definition
A property's permit history is the public record of all building permits filed and finalized for that address. Active or unfinalized ("open") permits at the time of sale can delay closing, as lenders and title insurers often require resolution before recording the deed.
Common Questions
Real-World Example
You'd see this when a realtor in Vancouver, WA pulls a permit lookup for a listing and discovers an open 2018 deck permit — CRM Services is brought in to assess the work and coordinate finalization before listing.
Why It Matters
Permit resolution is a standard pre-listing service that CRM Services performs as part of realtor partner workflows.
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