Final Walk Through Before Closing

A final walkthrough is an inspection performed anywhere from a few hours to a few days before your house closing. Its primary purpose is to make certain that the property is in the condition you agreed to buy — that agreed-upon repairs, if any, were made, and nothing has gone wrong with the home since you last looked at it.

Items to check during your final walk-through before closing

Turn on and off every light fixture and make sure they work
Run water & look under sinks for leaks
Test all appliances
Check garage door openers if they exist
Open and close all doors
Flush toilets
Inspect ceilings, wall and floors
Run garbage disposal and exhaust fans
Test heating and air conditioning

What it’s not

A home inspection. Any opportunity for you to negotiate with the sellers to do repairs
Time to focus on planning where you’re going to put your furniture
An opportunity to start moving things in!

Your final walkthrough is an important step in the process of buying a home. Working with a successful neighbourhood expert who has done many deals in the area can help you navigate through this final step in the buying process and a successful transition into your new home.