The final walk-through is the final chance you have to guarantee that everything in the property you're investing in is as agreed upon with the seller. If there were an issue, you can say something about it now, before you seal the deal. Learn what you should notice in a final walk-through with this post.
What to Look For in the Final Walk-Through
- If the seller agreed to provide some repairs to the property and its systems, make sure these were done properly before you finalize the buying process.
- If the place is meant to have a working AC and heating system check that it works. Repairing these is tricky and expensive, so verify that they're working as expected.
- A property with an unkempt electrical system can be annoying and even dangerous. Check all of the outlets and switches to guarantee they're in good shape.
- Windows and doors ensure the place's safety and insulation. Open and close each one to notice if they shut correctly, if they squeak, if the screens and strips are okay, etc.
- Leaky, damaged, faulty pipes are bad news. Flush every toilet, inspect every pope, open every faucet, and make sure that the plumbing system functions.
- A good title search will uncover irregularities in the property's records. Make sure you check these too before you finalize the closing process.
- If you agreed to buy certain items along with the property (like the washing machine or the chandelier), verify that they are there in the agreed-upon shape.
- A dirty, cluttered property can be off-putting, so run your fingers through every surface to ensure that the place has been cleaned thoroughly before you buy.
- Lastly, the moving process can be messy and destructive, so inspect the place to guarantee that there's no new damage in the place.