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Should I do a final walk-through?

Asked By Mike M. | 528 views | Tips Advice | 3 years ago
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Steven Hunt

Real Broker NY LLC

(31)

Definitely do a final walkthrough. You want to make sure the house is in the same condition and nothing changed. I have seen some crazy things at a final walkthrough.
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Spirit Messingham

Tierra Antigua Realty

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Hi Mike, Yes, you always should conduct a final walk thru, even on a new build. Best of luck, Spirit

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Alfred Galvan

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

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Hello Mike, the answer is YES, contact me I can explain better over the phone - Alfred
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Jeannie Ricke-Finley

CENTURY 21 Arizona West

Yes. Have your Realtor go with you a couple days before closing. Make sur nothing has been switched concerning appliances, window treatments and light fixtures. This keeps everyone on the same page. As Ronald Reagan said.....Trust everyone, but investigate.
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Amy Quimby

CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company

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Yes, you should complete a final walkthrough the morning of closing. Not a day or two before, but the morning of closing. I have seen it all: overnight flood, seller hadn't started packing, spraypainted walls.... If the seller agreed to fix or replace electrical or plumbing issues, it is a very good idea to have a certified electrician or plumber double-check the work before closing.
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Rafay Qamar

Compass

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Hi! its always a good idea to do a final walk through prior to heading to the closing table (or as close as possible to closing). You want to make sure that there was no damage done to the property during the move or while it was sitting vacant. Once signed and closed, it is almost impossible to request credit from the sellers for any damages.
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Sakina Gamble

Keller Williams Realty River Cities III

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Yes. You should do a final walkthrough the day of the closing to make sure the property is in the same condition it was at the time you made the offer. If you fail to do so, you assume responsibility of the home as is once you sign your closing documents. If you can not do it the day of, do it as close to the closing as possible.
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Karen Funk

1st Choice Realty & Associates Inc

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Depends on when you are actually taking possession. If the seller is to remain in possession after close of escrow (rentback), then you should wait until the date the seller is to vacate the home and do your walk through then. You want to be sure there was no damage done during the sellers move as well as check that items to be included in the sale, are there. Once you've done the walk through, you can refund the seller's deposit or submit damages to be reimbursed, to escrow holder.
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Ryan Dyal

The Real Estate Firm

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YES. I recommend doing a walk through. There is always a chance you find something wrong. Like a missing appliance. Better to catch it prior to closing.
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Lynne Tran

Intero Real Estate Services

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I actually always do the walk through a couple of days before the close of escrow date to allow us (my client and I) to communicate any issues with the listing side and seek resolution before the close of escrow. Waiting until the day of the COE would be too late, especially if there's a need to call up an professional or to show the problems to the listing side. Once the escrow is close, it's very difficult to resolve.
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Stacey Erard

Remax Preferred Associates

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Hey Mike! Absolutely recommend a final walkthrough on the day of closing. It is your last opportunity to verify that the condition of property is still the same, that any/all of the agreed upon appliances/fixtures/window treatments etc are still in the home and also good to see that all of the sellers personal belongings have been removed. It is no fun to inherit a garage full of junk that is hard to get rid of. If you don't get possession at close it's still great to do your final walk through and snap a few pics of the condition just in case there's a quesiton a month later when you do take possession.

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