Congratulations, you put in an offer on a house! Now what? The final walkthrough is something that is offered, but not always taken advantage of! The purpose of this walkthrough is to make sure the property you are purchasing is in the condition in which you agreed to buy it. Typically these take place as close to closing day as possible. This is the time to make sure any agreed-upon repairs are made and that no issues have arisen.
Although it is tempting to skip out on this step, it is especially important for buyers purchasing vacant homes. During the final walkthrough, a buyer and real estate agent will go through the property to inspect many aspects of the home.
Follow our list below to ensure a successful final walkthrough.
What to Check During Your Final Walkthrough
To ensure that is the case, follow these steps:
Turn on and off every light fixture.
Run water and check for leaks under sinks.
Test all appliances.
Check garage door openers.
Open and close all doors.
Flush toilets.
Inspect ceilings, walls, and floors.
Run the garbage disposal and exhaust fans.
Test the heating and air conditioning.
Open and close windows.
Make sure all debris is removed from the home.
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