Keep the home buying process headache-free by looking for these essential things during your final walk through.
One of the last things you do before a home is officially yours is the final walk through.
What is a Final Walk Through?
Credit: DreamPictures / Getty Images
The inspection is even more important, though.
(Think a cracked foundation or a serious mold issue.)
The final walk through happens well after the inspection, once you’re ready to sign paperwork.
“Closing can take 30 to 45 days and a lot can change in that time.”
In many states, a final walk through can happen the day of closing or a few days before.
It depends on where you live.
It’s important that you bring your realtor along with you.
“They’re kind of a second pair of eyes to see and check things,” Watts says.
In most cases, you will have checked in on repairs as part of the inspection.
If you notice a fridge is missing when it was promised in the sale, you might note that.
It’s critical to verify the items that were contracted to stay there are there."
you’re able to ask for that to be removed at this point, as well.
“With tech these days, it’s not always straightforward,” Watts says.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you should get the keys at the closing.
That is the day when you officially take ownership of the property.
However, most walk throughs occur a few days before closing, or even on the same day.
The seller and their real estate agent typically aren’t present during the final walk through.
Ideally, the seller should have removed all of their belongings.
