Attend Final Walk-Through
Once you’ve received the Clear to Close, we’ll schedule the final walk-through. This usually occurs 1hr before closing and is a chance for you to walk-through the property and make sure it’s in the same condition as it was during the inspection. The walk through takes about 20 minutes and the buyers Realtor always attends in case any problems do come up. Please let us know what day and time would be best for your final walk through in the event you can not attend on closing day.
Here’s what you should check at the final walk through:
Verify that all repairs have been made. Be sure to obtain copies of paid receipts and any related warranties in advance of the walk-through
Check to make sure the sellers didn’t damage anything moving out
Look to make sure all items included in the sales contract (appliances, lighting fixtures, blinds, curtains, etc.) are still there.
Screens and storm windows are in place or stored somewhere
Property should is in “broom clean” condition meaning it doesn’t have to be perfectly clean, but you have to be able to clear out any debris with a broom
Ask when the trash is picked up, where the parking is, where the storage unit is, etc. All this information is typical available in the Seller's Questionnaire we request from the seller’s
Locate the garage door opener (if applicable) and any other remotes. These will remain in the house until after closing.
Locate any instruction books and warranties for appliances and fixtures.
Make sure all personal items of the seller and all debris have been removed including clothing, food in the fridge, etc.
Here is what the final walk-through IS NOT:
It’s not a time to have your parents, friends, etc. come look at the property or for contractors to give you estimates, etc. All of that can wait until the next day once you officially own the property.
It’s not possible to begin moving boxes or other items into the property at the walk through. That has to wait until you officially close on the property.
It’s not when we receive the keys. That will happen at the end of closing.
What happens if you find damage at the walk through or the seller didn’t do one of the repairs he was supposed to do?
You have three options if you discover damage at the walk through or the seller didn’t repair something he/she was legally obligated to repair:
You can delay closing by a few days/weeks and ask the sellers to repair whatever items are damaged
You can ask the sellers to put money into escrow to cover the cost of the repairs so you can still close on time
You can ask the sellers to provide a credit to cover the cost of the repairs so you can still close on time, but have the funds to pay for the needed repairs after closing
Questions for top realtors in Louisville or Lafayette? Reach out to the Appreciate Realty CO agent you are working with directly or Call/Text us at (303) 956-4948 or email us at hello@appreciaterealtyco.com