What to Look for During a Final Walkthrough
The final walkthrough happens shortly before closing, typically within 24 to 48 hours, and gives the buyer one last opportunity to confirm the home's condition matches what was agreed to in the contract — including any repairs that were negotiated after the inspection. It's a practical check, not a formality to skip. What the walkthrough is actually for The walkthrough is not a substitute for the home inspection and isn't the time to raise new concerns unrelated to previously agreed items. Its purpose is narrower: confirming the home is in the expected condition, negotiated repairs were completed, and nothing has changed or been damaged since the offer was accepted. Checking negotiated repairs If repairs were negotiated after the inspection, the walkthrough is the time to verify they were actually completed, and ideally to standard, rather than assuming they were handled. Bringing along the original inspection report and repair agreement makes this comparison more concrete ...